Civil Courts - 4 track system A01 Flashcards
What are the 4 tracks
Small claims
Fast track
Intermediate track
Multi-track
Where are small claims cases heard
County Court
Who are small claims cases heard by
District Judge
What is the nature of small claims cases
-less formal
-less adversarial
What legal representation can be used in small claims cases
Not necessary to have legal representation
(if you do, you cannot claim back your legal fees from the losing party)
What are the value of small claims cases
up to £10,000
Where are fast track cases heard
County Court
Who are fast track cases heard by
District judge
What is the nature of fast track cases
Slightly more formal trial as the cases are usually slightly more complex, heard in a courtroom
How long can fast track trials be
Will last no longer than a day
When will the trial be set in fast track cases
Within 30 days
What are the value of fast track cases
£10,000 - £25,000
Where are intermediate cases heard
County Court
Who are intermediate cases heard by
District judge
How long will a intermediate trial take
Up to 3 days
What is the value of intermediate cases
£25,000 to £100,000
Where are multi track cases heard
County Court or High Court dependent on complexly (the circuit judge will manage court allocation)
Who hears multi track cases
County court = district judge
High court = high court judge
How long can multi track trials be
No fixed upper limit, days, weeks, months dependent on complexity
What is the value of multi track cases
Typically over £100,000
