Civil Courts And ADR

Question 1

Where are civil cases heard

Answer 1

County if claim is less then £100,000 (£50,000 for personal injury claims)
And if more than £100,000 (£50,000 for personal injury claim) then claimant can choose either county or high.

Question 2

How are claims started

Answer 2

By filling a claim form N1 setting out what is claimed and why

Question 3

What are the three tracks allocated if a case is defended

Answer 3

Small claims- less than £10,000 (£1000 for personal)
Fast track- claims worth £10,000 to £25,000
Multi track- claims worth over £25,000