civil courts - tracking system Flashcards
what is civil court?
deals with a variety of minor civil cases and matters.
what are small claims?
they are heard by the district judge and you can claim up to £10,000
what is fast track?
they are generally heard by circuit judges and can claim up to £25,000 and personal injuries up to £50,000.
what is a multi track?
heard by circuit judge or transferred to high court and you can make any claim not in fast track or small claims track.
who sits in county court?
district judges- a full time judge who deals with the majority of cases in the county courts.
circuit judges- a more senior judge to a district judge.
recorders- a judge who may sit in both crown court and county courts, but must start by sitting in the crown court. the appointments is pat time, perhaps 20-30 days per year, and is the first step on the ladder of judicial appointments.
