CIVIL LAW - Personal Loan

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I have made a personal loan to a relative and there was no interest involved in the loan.  Is it prudent to have a friendly loan agreement signed between myself and the said relative.  Do I have a better claim if I have documentary evidence instead of an oral agreement? I have heard that in a civil action, there are two sets of legal costs.  One is called "Solicitor and Client" costs.  The other is called "Party and Party" costs.  What is the difference?