Civil Courts Ch9 Y1

Question 1

What are the two civil courts of first instance?

Answer 1

County and Hight Court

Question 2

What are the name of the three tracks for a civil claim.

Answer 2

Small claims track
Fast track
Multi Track

Question 3

In what circumstances is the small claims track used?

Answer 3

disputes under £10,000 except for personal injury where the limit is £1,500

Question 4

In what circumstances is the fast track used?

Answer 4

Straightforward disputes from £10,000 to £25,000

Question 5

In what circumstances is the multi track used?

Answer 5

Cases over £25,000 or complex cases for under this amount

Question 6

In what circumstances is a case started in the county court

Answer 6

If the amount claimed is under £100,000

Question 7

In what circumstances is a case started in the High court?

Answer 7

If the amount claimed is over £100,000

Question 8

What are the advantages of using the civil court (compared to ADR)

Answer 8

Impartial
Decision made by a legal expert
Enforcement is easier
Appeals Process

Question 9

What are the disadvantages of using the civil court (compared to ADR)

Answer 9

Expensive
Takes a long time
Complex
Uncertainty - no guarantee of winning