Allocation to Track Flashcards
Which of the following tracks is normally used for claims valued at no more than ten thousand pounds?
A. Small claims track
B. Fast track
C. Intermediate track
D. Multi-track
A. Small claims track
Explanation: The small claims track is normally used for claims with a value of ten thousand pounds or less (excluding interest and costs). This is outlined in CPR 27.
What is the maximum number of expert fields per party allowed for a fast track claim?
A. One expert field total
B. One expert per party in two expert fields
C. Two experts per party in three expert fields
D. No experts are allowed in fast track claims
B. One expert per party in two expert fields
Explanation: In the fast track, oral expert evidence is generally limited to one expert per party in no more than two expert fields (CPR 26.9(6)).
Which of the following would generally lead to allocation to the multi-track?
A. A claim worth five thousand pounds
B. A road traffic claim under the small claims limit
C. A claim worth two hundred thousand pounds
D. A claim where no expert evidence is required
C. A claim worth two hundred thousand pounds
Explanation: The multi-track is the normal track for claims exceeding one hundred thousand pounds or those involving complexity, regardless of value (CPR 26.9(10)).
A tenant sues their landlord for repairs worth nine hundred pounds. Which track is this claim most likely to be allocated to?
A. Fast track
B. Intermediate track
C. Small claims track
D. Multi-track
C. Small claims track
Explanation: Claims for repairs by tenants of residential premises under one thousand pounds fall within the small claims track, even if the total claim is less than ten thousand pounds.
A personal injury road traffic claim (non-child claimant, post-May 2021 accident) includes general damages of four thousand pounds and total value under ten thousand pounds. What is the likely track?
A. Fast track
B. Small claims track
C. Intermediate track
D. Multi-track
B. Small claims track
Explanation: For post-May 2021 RTA claims not involving children or vulnerable parties, the small claims track is used if personal injury damages are less than five thousand pounds and the total value is under ten thousand pounds.
A claim for thirty thousand pounds involves complex technical evidence from three expert fields. What is the likely track?
A. Small claims track
B. Fast track
C. Intermediate track
D. Multi-track
D. Multi-track
Explanation: Despite the value being within the intermediate track threshold, the complexity and the need for more than two expert fields per party make this unsuitable for the intermediate track.
What is the court’s first step after a defence is filed?
A. Hold an allocation hearing
B. Issue a default judgment
C. Serve a notice of proposed allocation
D. Serve a final costs order
C. Serve a notice of proposed allocation
Explanation: Once the defence is filed, the court provisionally allocates the case and serves a notice of proposed allocation (CPR 26.3).
Which factor is least relevant to the court’s decision when allocating a case to a track?
A. Number of parties involved
B. Value of the claim
C. Complexity of the legal issues
D. Whether the claimant has legal representation
D. Whether the claimant has legal representation
Explanation: Legal representation is not listed among the primary CPR 26.13(1) allocation criteria. Value, complexity, and party numbers are all explicitly considered.
If the parties agree to a stay in proceedings to attempt settlement after filing directions questionnaires, what will the court normally do?
A. Proceed directly to trial
B. Automatically allocate to the multi-track
C. Stay the claim for one month
D. Strike out the claim for inactivity
C. Stay the claim for one month
Explanation: If all parties request a stay for settlement after filing DQs, the court will stay the proceedings for one month (CPR 26.5(2)).
A debt claim for £26,000 is factually simple and both parties agree on evidence and request fast track allocation. What is the most likely outcome?
A. The court may allocate to fast track due to simplicity and party agreement
B. The court must allocate to the intermediate track based on value
C. The claim will be automatically struck out
D. The claim is stayed until trial
A. The court may allocate to fast track due to simplicity and party agreement
Explanation: Though the value falls under intermediate track, the court may allocate to fast track where complexity is low and parties agree.
Which of the following factors would justify allocation to the multi-track for a claim worth £24,000?
A. Complex legal and factual issues involving three parties
B. No expert evidence and trial under one day
C. The claim is for a fixed debt
D. The claimant prefers the small claims track
A. Complex legal and factual issues involving three parties
Explanation: Even though the value is low, complex facts, legal issues, and multiple parties can justify allocation to the multi-track.
