Describe the jurisdiction of the county court and the High Court Flashcards
What are the two civil courts of first instance?
The two civil courts of first instance are the County Court and the High Court.
What is the jurisdiction of the County Court?
The County Court deals with the majority of civil cases of up to £100,000 in value.
What types of cases does the County Court have jurisdiction over?
The County Court has jurisdiction to hear cases involving contract, tort, trusts, inheritance up to £30,000, and bankruptcy.
What tracks does the County Court hear cases from?
The County Court hears cases from the Small Claims Track, the Fast Track, and sometimes from the Multi Track.
Where is the High Court based?
The High Court is based in London but has judges sitting in other towns and cities.
How many divisions does the High Court have?
The High Court has 3 Divisions.
What does the Queen’s Bench Division (QBD) primarily deal with?
The QBD mainly deals with contract and tort matters over £100,000 in value and complex multi-track cases transferred from the County Court.
What types of issues can the QBD handle?
Claims may involve personal injury, negligence, breach of contract, defamation, and non-payment of a debt.
What courts are included within the Queen’s Bench Division?
The courts within the QBD include the Administrative Court, Commercial Court, Admiralty Court, Circuit Commercial Court, and the Technology and Construction Court.
What does the Chancery Division have jurisdiction over?
The Chancery Division hears claims relating to business, property and land disputes, competition law, intellectual property claims, insolvency disputes, and will/probate claims.
What courts are included within the Chancery Division?
The courts within the Chancery Division include The Intellectual Property Enterprise Court and The Patents Court.
What matters does the Family Division deal with?
The Family Division deals with family matters, including matrimonial cases like divorce, child welfare cases, and Court of Protection cases.
What specific family matters fall under the Family Division’s jurisdiction?
It has jurisdiction over forced marriage and female genital mutilation cases.
