Question 1 of 10

You are a solicitor at Price Prior and you act for Exclusive Builders Ltd ('EBL'). EBL are claiming £27,500 in damages, interest and costs for breach of contract and negligence against Stanleys Steel Plc ('SSP') whom they employed to undertake the specialist steel work required in the construction of a large, state-of-the-art conference centre. The total amount of damages claimed includes £2,000 in interest and £1,580 in costs. SSP's primary case is there has been no breach of contract or negligence; it has also pleaded that EBL is contributory negligent and the claim should be reduced by £15,000 as a result. EBL has appointed two experts; a surveyor, Mr Singh and quantum expert, Mr Bell. Similarly, SSP has appointed two experts Mr Smith, a surveyor and Mr Pagne, a quantum expert. Only Mr Bell and Mr Pagne will give oral evidence at trial. Trial is expected to last one day. What is the 'normal track' for this claim?