The Small Claims Court provides consumers with a means to solve disputes without the need for a solicitor. It is important the consumer tries to solve the problem themselves before contacting this court.
There are many advantages:
• It is a fast and easy way to settle disputes.
• It is cheap as legal costs are kept to a minimum. It costs €25 make a claim.
• A district court judge will listen to both sides of the dispute and make a decision.
• The maximum amount of compensation awarded is €2,000.