Civil Courts Flashcards

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Which court to use?

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County:
Claim £100,000 or less
Personal injury £50,000 or less

High/County:
Claim over £100,000
Personal injury over £50,000

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Small claims track

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  • Parties are encouraged to represent themselves
    -Cases generally heard in private
    -The District Judge can take an active part asking questions.
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The fast track

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Straight forward disputes £10,000 - £25,000

  • The court will set down a very strict timetable for the pre-trial matters.
  • Aim to get the case heard in 30 weeks
  • Heard usually be a Circuit Judge
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The Multi Track

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Claims £25,000 - £50,000
Since it involves the most money it will be likely to be heard by a more senior judge – either a Circuit Judge or a High Court judge.

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Appeals

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  • Either side can appeal in civil cases - error of law or fact
  • Error of procedure - appealed from district judge to circuit judge
  • In areas of new law - leap frog to Supreme Court.
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