Small claims court · Blackwood

Small claims court in Blackwood

The County Court hearing centre that deals with money claims in Blackwood — where it is, and your nearest alternative.

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Local court
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Nearest alternative
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Courts within 25 mi
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What this page tells you

If you're making or defending a money claim in Blackwood, your case is handled through the County Court. Blackwood's hearing centre for money claims is Blackwood Civil and Family Court.

Most money claims start online through Money Claim Online and are only sent to a hearing centre if the claim is defended and a hearing is needed. If you do need to attend, your nearest alternative court outside Blackwood is Pontypridd County Court and Family Court, about 8 miles away.

Your court in Blackwood

Blackwood Civil and Family Court
NP12 1NY · Blackwood
Family CourtCounty Court
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Most money claims under £100,000 can be started online through Money Claim Online, without going to the court building in person. Read the small claims court guide.

Nearest alternative court

Pontypridd County Court and Family Court8 miles from Blackwood

Always check the court named on your claim form or letter — it may not be the closest building to you.

Small claims court in Blackwood — your questions

Which court handles small claims in Blackwood?

Money claims (the "small claims track" for lower-value disputes) in Blackwood are dealt with by the County Court at Blackwood Civil and Family Court, NP12 1NY. Most claims are started online and only sent there if a hearing is needed.

Do I have to go to court in Blackwood for a small claim?

Often not. Most money claims are started and managed online through Money Claim Online, and many settle or are decided on paper. A hearing is only listed if the claim is defended, in which case it would usually be heard at Blackwood Civil and Family Court or, as the nearest alternative, Pontypridd County Court and Family Court (8 miles away).

How much does it cost to make a small claim in Blackwood?

The issue fee is set nationally and scales with how much you're claiming — it's the same in Blackwood as anywhere in England and Wales. See our small claims guide for the current fee bands and how to apply for help with fees.

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