civil courts Flashcards
what are the two courts
County and High
the D is ??
liable / not liable
who has burden of proof
claimant
what is standard of proof?
more likely than not , 51%
how many county courts are there
around 200
county , who hears the simple cases?
where abouts
what is it worth?Property and Personal injury
a district judge
in the small claims court within County,
injury -
County
who hears fast track?
What is it worth Personal , property?
Circuit judge
£1,000-£25,000 property - £10,000-£25,000
County
who hears multi-track?
how much is it worth?
Circuit judge
over £25,000 or complex under £50,000
County-
who hears appeals from small claims court?
Who hears appeals originally heard by a circuit judge?
Where is there further right to appeal to?
Circuit judge
Hight court judge
Court of Appeal
What are the 3 divisions in the high court?
Family , chancery and Queens bench
What does Family division hear?
Family matters, international law
What does Chancery division hear?
Business,commercial and tax
What does Queens Bench division hear?
Contract and law
Where do high court appeals go?
Court of appeal , civil division
Further right to UKSC
Legal fundning in CIVIL what happens if you win? what happens if you lose? what are the problems if you win? what is the problem with the cost?
you claim costs from other party
you have to pay costs
they may not have that money to pay
the amount claimed may not be enough to cover damages
