1: Describe the jurisdiction of county and high court

Question 1

What are the 2 civil courts of first instance?

Answer 1

The County Court and The High Court.

Question 2

What cases does the County Court deal with?

Answer 2

Civil cases up to £100,000 in value, contract, tort, trusts, inheritance up to £30,000 and bankruptcy.

Question 3

What are the 3 divisions in the High Court?

Answer 3

The Kings Bench Division (KBD).
The Chancery Division.
The Family Division.

Question 4

What cases does the KBD deal with?

Answer 4

Contract and tort matters over £100,000 in value and complex multi-track cases transferred from the County Court.

Question 5

What cases does the Chancery Division deal with?

Answer 5

Business, property and land related disputes, competition law, intellectual property claims, insolvency disputes and will/probate claims.

Question 6

What cases does the Family Division deal with?

Answer 6

Child welfare concerns, forced marriage, female genital mutilation and family matters- Matrimonial cases. E.G- divorce.