Courts Flashcards
Which courts can a dispute claim be started in
High court or County court
Value of claim in high court
£100,000 or more, except for PI- £50,000
Can you file for a dispute claim exceeding £100,000 in County Court
Yes, if it is a simple case
Why file in high court
Complexity of matters
Importance of outcome to public
Where is a debt/ money claim issued
CCMCC, Salford Manchester
How and Where is a damages claim for less than £100,000 issued
By filing an ordinary claim form ( not online) in the CCMCC
Purpose of County Court Hearing Centres
Manage cases
Deal with applications
Give directions
Hear trials
Which courts Jurisdiction is a case transferred to after receiving an admission or defence 😁
If defendant individual:Hearing centre local to defendants home address
If defendant company: hearing centre preferred by claimant
Division of high court
Chancery
Family
Queens bench
Other name for high court
Royal courts of justice
Which high court is a claim issued out of
Out of The District Registry AND division stated by claimant in the claim form. If claimant doesn’t state then out of thE RCJ in London
Claims heard in Queens Bench Division
Defamation
Breach of contract
Negligence
Personal Injury
Land possessions
Nonpayment of debts
What category does the Technology and construction Court and the Commercial Court fall under
Business and property courts, under Queens Bench Division
Cases heard in Technology and Construction Court
Claims in services provided by surveyors, engineers, architects, other professionals
Environmental claims
Claims related to Local authority duties regarding land and buildings
Cases heard in Commercial Court
Complex national and international disputes with emphasis on International trade and Banking and insurance such as:
Disputes over contracts and business
Import, export and carriage if goods
Banking and financial services
