Civil Courts & ADR: The Three-Track System Flashcards
Who introduced the three track system?
Lord Woolf
What was the report called made by Lord Woolf?
Access to Justice in 1996
Why was the three-track system created?
To improve the simplicity and speed of the system
Who decides which track the case goes to?
District Judge in the County Court
Using an AQ
Where are small claims tracks heard?
County Court
Who hears small claim tracks?
A district judge
Extra info in small claim tracks
Legal rep is discouraged
If used can’t claim fees from losing party
What is the limit for PI cases?
£5k
What is the max people can claim in a small claim track?
Up to £10k
What is the maximum allocation?
2-3 hours
Where are fast tracks held?
County Court
Who hears a fast track?
District judge
What is the amount a person can claim under fast tracks?
£10K - £25K
When are cases heard within?
30 weeks of allocation
How long is the hearing limited to in fast tracks?
1 day
Extra info for fast track
Only 1 expert witness allowed
Legal representation available
Funds available
Can claim legal fees from losing party
Who hears a multi track?
HCJ in HC for larges cases which are above £50k
Who else can hear a multi track?
CJ in CC for cases over £25k
How much can a person claim in a multi track?
£25k+
Extra info for multi track
Judge manages the case
Judge encourages parties to use ADR
Judge sticks to strict timetable
