N1 Claim Form - Defendant
The name and address details for the defendant follow the same rules as outlined previously for the claimant.
This should include their full name and address including postcode and telephone number.
Individual
Provide their title (e.g. Mr, Mrs, Ms, Dr), all their forenames and surname. Enter their full residential address including postcode and a telephone number.
Proprietor of a business (e.g. sole trader)
Enter their full name. If they trade under another name add 'trading as' followed by the trading title. For example:
Mr. Frederick Plummer trading as Plummers Heating Services.
The address can be either the full residential address or the principal address of the business if different.
Firm (e.g. partnership)
Enter the name of the firm followed by the words 'a firm'. The address given should be the firm's principal place of business or a residential address of one of the partners.
Limited Company
Enter the name of the company and either the registered office or the principal address for the business.
Other
Note: There are other options for overseas customers - and non company corporations.
Special cases
Note: There are a number of special cases where the claim is being brought against a person who cannot claim themselves. (eg child and patient under the MHA).