Dispute Resolution

Question 1

Breach of Contract Limitation Period

Answer 1

6 Years

Question 2

Tort Claims Limitation Period

Answer 2

6 Years

Question 3

Defamation Claim Limitation Period

Answer 3

1 Year

Question 4

Claims for Unfair Dismissal Limitation Period

Answer 4

3 Months

Question 5

Tort (Personal Injury Claims) Limitation Period

Answer 5

3 Years

Question 6

Construction Claims Limitation Period (2)

Answer 6

1. 3 Years From Date
2. No more than 15 years

Question 7

Specified and Unspecified Claims Heard in

Answer 7

Manchester Money Claim Centre

Question 8

High Court Family Division

Answer 8

Divorce

Question 9

High Court Queen’s Bench Division (6)

Answer 9

1. Defamation
2. Breach of Contract
3. Negligence
4. Personal Injury
5. Land Possession
6. Non-Payment of Debts

Question 10

High Court Technology and Construction Court (2)

Answer 10

1. Technology and Construction
2. Claims must exceed 250k in value

Question 11

Commercial Court (2)

Answer 11

1. Business Disputes
2. Insurance/Reinsurance

Question 12

High Court Chancery Division (10)

Answer 12

1. Equity and Trusts
2. Commercial Fraud
3. Tax
4. Intellectual Property
5. Land
6. Business Disputes
7. Contentious Probate
8. Regulatory Work
9. Bankruptcy
10. Professional Negligence

Question 13

Court Fees (2)

Answer 13

1. 5% of Value for 10-200k
2. 10k for Claims over 200K

Question 14

Most Common Claim

Answer 14

Part 7

Question 15

Part 8 Claim (3)

Answer 15

1. Facts not disputed
2. But must bring to court
3. Claimant solicitor must complete

Question 16

Service Deemed Complete

Answer 16

2nd Business Day after the relevant step required for service has occurred

Question 17

Admitting Specified Claim (2)

Answer 17

1. Court Issues Judgment Order
2. Paid with 14 days, court will not record order

Question 17

Admitting Unspecified Claim (2)

Answer 17

1. Court will stay the case
2. Give Directions

Question 18

Admitting Partial Claim

Answer 18

File a Defence

Question 19

Part 20 Claim (3)

Answer 19

1. Defendant Brings Claim Against Other Parties
2. Makes Claim Against Claimant
3. Can Seek Contribution or Indemnity

Question 20

Case Management Directions: Small Claims Track

Answer 20

1. Documents Exchanged 14 Days before Hearing

Question 21

Case Management Directions: Fast Track (6)

Answer 21

1. Trial in 30 Weeks
2. Disclosures: 4 Weeks
3. Witness Statements: 10 Weeks
4. Exchanges: 14 Weeks
5. Compliance Checklist: 20 Weeks
6. Compliance Submitted: 22 Weeks

Question 22

Tomlin Order (2)

Answer 22

1. Confirms Settlement Agreed
2. Case is Stayed

Question 23

Summary Assessment Hearing (3)

Answer 23

1. 24 - 48 Hours Before Hearing
2. Payable in 14 days
3. Receiving party entitled to interest from hearing until paid

Question 24

Detailed Assessment Hearings (2)

Answer 24

1. Receiving party files detailed bill of costs 3 months after order 2. Opponent files disputes within 21 days of service

Question 25

Defendant makes Part 36 offer, Claimant Rejects and Obtains More Favourable Result (2)

Answer 25

1. No Sanctions 2. Defendant Order to Pay Damages and Costs

Question 26

Claimant Rejects Offer and Fails to Obtain More Favourable Result (2)

Answer 26

1. Pays Defendant's Cost After Expiration on Standard Basis 2. Pays Own Costs After Relevant Period

Question 27

Defendant Rejects Offer, Claimant Obtains More Favourable Result (4)

Answer 27

1. Interest on Damages at Enhanced Rate After Acceptance Expired 2. Claimant's costs after relevant period paid on indemnity basis at enhance rate 3. Claimant's costs paid on a standard basis up until the relevant period 4. 10% on first 500k and 5% on 500k+