Paragraph 56.2 Starting the claim

The claim must be started in the county court for the district in which the land is situated unless paragraphs (2) or (4) apply or an enactment provides otherwise.

The claim may be started in the High Court if the claimant files with his claim form a certificate stating the reasons for bringing the claim in that court verified by a statement of truth in accordance with rule 22.1(1).

The practice direction refers to circumstances which may justify starting the claim in the High Court.

A joint claim by a landlord and tenant to authorise an agreement under section 38(4) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 may be started in the High Court or any county court.