Many litigants in person assume that winning means being made whole – then meet CPR rule 27.14’s closed list. This guide explains exactly what is and is not recoverable on the small claims track: court fees in full, fixed commencement costs of £50 to £100, expert fees capped at £750, loss of earnings capped at £95 a day, and why legal representation costs stay with you even when you win. Includes a worked recoverable-costs schedule for a typical claim and the conduct and re-allocation exceptions where the limits lift.
Written by John Barwell