Standard documents
This is a list of all standard documents published by PLC. All standard documents have links to related drafting notes and are regularly updated by PLC editors.
For information on converting PLC standard documents into your firm's style, see PLC Firmstyle (www.practicallaw.com/A30700).
| Letter to client explaining statements of truth A statement of truth is a statement confirming that the person making it believes the facts stated in the document are true. Certain documents must be validated with a statement of truth. This is an example of a letter to a client, explaining the requirements for and implications of signing a statement of truth. It should be read in conjunction with the integrated drafting notes and Practice note, Statements of truth. |
| Document Retention Policy A document retention policy (also known as a records and information management policy) establishes and describes how a company expects its employees to manage company data from creation through destruction. It can be incorporated into an employee handbook or used as a stand-alone policy document. This Standard Document applies only to private workplaces. It is based on federal law. State or local law may impose additional or different recordkeeping requirements, but this document is relevant and useful to companies in every state. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips. |
| N266: Notice to admit facts/admission of facts Click here to access the Word version of this form. Click here to access the pdf version of this form. |
| N285: General form of affidavit Click here to access the Word version of this form. Click here to access the pdf version of this form. |
| Letter to witness about preparing their witness statement A standard letter advising a party or a witness about the preparation of their witness statement and about giving evidence in court. |
| Letters of request: practical pointers for in-house counsel This factual scenario highlights questions to consider and practical steps for in-house counsel on receipt of a letter of request. |
| Hearsay evidence: notice This is an example notice for hearsay evidence pursuant to section 2 of the Civil Evidence Act 1995 and CPR 33.2. It must be adapted to the specific facts and circumstances, and should be read in conjunction with the integrated drafting notes. |
| EX550: Affidavit of service (order to attend for questioning and suspended committal order) Click here to access the Word version of this form. Click here to access the pdf version of this form. |
| N268: Notice to prove documents at trial Click here to access the Word version of this form. Click here to access the pdf version of this form. |
| N20: Witness summons Click here to access the Word version of this form. Click here to access the pdf version of this form. |
| no. 32: Order for examination within jurisdiction of witness before trial (rule 34.8) Click here to access the HMCTS Word version of this form. |
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