civil courts Flashcards
1
Q
What is the jurisdiction of the county court?
A
- up to £100,000 in value
- negligence claims
- tort based claims (nuisance & trespassing)
- housing claims
2
Q
What kind of judge is in the county court?
A
Usually a circuit judge but sometimes a recorder, if the cases are particularly low level can be heard by a distract judge
