County Courts – the Allocation Fee

The £80 allocation fee, usually payable by the claimant after the filing of a defence when the claimant files an allocation questionnaire, will cease to apply to claims for money only, provided that the claim does not exceed £1,000. This new exemption will apply regardless of the date of issue of the claim. Where the allocation fee has already become due prior to 25 April 2000 it must be paid.