Civil Court Flashcards
What judges sit in a county court
Circuit or district
Are country courts normally with or without a jury
Generally without. Sometimes have a jury of 8 to help decide minor torts
Name of high court
Royal Court Of Justice in London
3 divisions in high courts
- Queens Bench division
- Family division
- Chancery division
Pre-trial procedures
- Avoid court with negotiation
- Claimant issues a N1 form
Max money for property and personal injury for a county court
Property: Less than £100,000
Personal Injury: Less than £50,000
Explain how N1 form works
Claimant issues form and will pay a fee depending on nature of claim. Defendant is served court proceedings and can either pay it or defend themselves. If neither the claimant automatically wins
Name all 3 tracks in the three track system
- Small claim track
- Fast track
- Multi-track
£ claims for small claim track
Under £10,000
£ claims for fast track
Between £10,000-£25,000
£ claims for multi-track
Over £25,000 or less with complex claims
Is a small claims track delt with formally or informally
informally
How long do fast tracks last
Max of 30weeks, realistically 50weeks
How many expert witnesses allowed to a fast track
1 is allowed and is parties cannot agree on 1 the court has the power to appoint one
What type of judge sits in a fast track and how long does the hearing last
Circuit judge and hearing should last no more than 1 day
