Civil Courts

Question 1

What type of cases does the county court deal with?

Answer 1

The county court deals with civil (non criminal) cases.

Mostly, businesses trying to recover money they are owed.
Individuals seeking compensation for injuries
Landowners seeking orders for Tresspass

Question 2

How many divisions in the high court and what are they?

Answer 2

3. Chancery, queens bench, family

Question 3

What do each of the divisions of the high court do? (Chancery, queens bench, family)

Answer 3

Queens bench- majority of work, tort contract.
Chancery- tax, property, bankruptcy
Family- adoption, divorce, wills, child custody

Question 4

What is standard pre trial procedure?

Answer 4

1) Claimant sends a letter to defendant saying why they’re at fault,details of injury etc.

2) defendant has 3 months to investigate and explain if he accepts or denys liability.

3) party’s agree on an expert witness

4) failure to comply may result in liability for certain costs