Civil Courts and other forms of dispute resolution Flashcards
What court is used for claims less than £100,000 (£50,000 in personal injury)
County Court
What court is used for claims less than £10,000 (£1000 in personal injury)
Small claims
What court is used for claims for more than £100,000 (£50,000 in personal injury)
Likely to be High court
What form is used when issuing a claim?
N1 form
How long will a case on the small claims track last?
2 -3 hours
How long will a case on the fast track last?
30 weeks
In what type of tracks will the circuit judge be involved in?
fast track and multi track
What is a circuit judge?
a judge that hears both criminal and civil cases
What is a district judge?
a judge that primarily hears just civil cases
who defined what a rule was?
Twining and Mier
why are rules obeyed?
morality obligation
who enforces laws?
state
Name the 3 divisions of the High Court?
King’s Bench, Family, Chancery
What occurs after a claim is issued?
allocated a track
