Civil courts

Question 1

What is the definition of liability ?

Answer 1

A level of compensation for those who have been negatively effected, an indication of blameworthiness

Question 2

What are the different high court divisions ?

Answer 2

Queens bench
Chancery
Family

Question 3

When is the queens bench used ?

Answer 3

For cases over £100,000

Question 4

When is the Chancery used ?

Answer 4

insolvency
mortgage disputes
trust disputes
copyright claims

Question 5

When is the family division used ?

Answer 5

With disputes involving family law and family matters

Question 6

What is the course of action to take when starting a civil trial ?

Answer 6

Pre action protocol
Which court to use ?
Issue/defend claim
Which track to use ?

Question 7

What are the different tracks one can take ?

Answer 7

Small Claims
Fast Track
Multi-track

Question 8

What is the first way to reach the court of appeal ?

Answer 8

District judge>circuit judge in county court>court of appeal

Question 9

What is the there way to reach the court of appeal ?

Answer 9

Circuit judge in county court>High court judge>court of appeal