Assumption: "(Filing & Emailing the Court) If my documents are too big, I'll send several emails."
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What People Expect
Splitting a large file seems like an easy fix.
Court Reality
The HMCTS guidance says you must not send more than one email to take any step in a case. Anything that breaks the limits "will be treated as not having been filed".
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The Gap?
"(Filing & Emailing the Court) If my documents are too big, I'll send several emails."
Court Reality
The HMCTS guidance says you must not send more than one email to take any step in a case. Anything that breaks the limits "will be treated as not having been filed".
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