What does the allocation of a claim number indicate?

• A. It assigns the case to a judge
• B. It indicates the claim has been struck out
• C. Proceedings have formally issued
• D. It confirms liability

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is that a claim number serves as the formal reference that marks the start of court proceedings. When a claimant files the claim form, the court issues it and assigns a unique claim number. This shows the claim has formally issued and entered the court system, allowing service on the defendant and the progression of deadlines and steps in the process. It does not mean a judge has been assigned, nor that the claim has been struck out, and it certainly does not confirm liability—liability is determined later by the court's decision. The claim number is simply the ongoing identifier used to manage and track the case through all subsequent steps.