A civil claimant is a person or organisation bringing a case before the Court.

Bringing a claim

You have the right to bring a civil claim to resolve a dispute.

You must first make a reasonable attempt to resolve the matter before filing.

For more information, see ‘Filing a civil case’.

Participation in proceedings

As a claimant, you have the right to:

• present evidence and arguments
• respond to the defendant’s case
• take part in hearings

Fair process

You are entitled to:

• a fair hearing before an impartial Judge
• reasonable case management by the Court

Outcomes

If your claim is successful, the Court may grant remedies such as compensation or orders.

For more information, see ‘Understanding court judgements and orders’.

Additional information

• You must comply with Court procedures and deadlines
• Failure to attend or respond may affect your case