law unit 1A

Question 1

The Trial Courts

Answer 1

The case will be started in the two trials or courts of first instance - either the County Court or High court. It will depend on how much money is being claimed . Most cases are tried in the County Court but very expensive claims or complicated cases may be heard at the High Court instead.

Question 2

Jurisdiction of the County Court

Answer 2

The County Court is a local court that has the power {jurisdiction} to hear almost all civil court cases. The maximum claim is usually restricted to cases worth less than £50,000 but the County Court can hear cases worth more than this if the parties agree to a County Court trial. County Court Jurisdiction Order 2014-has increased the financial limit of the court’s from £50,000 to £350,000.

Question 3

The County Court has the jurisdiction to hear the following:

Answer 3

1. Contract
2. Tort
3. Bankruptcy
4. Partnerships
5. Trust

Question 4

Jurisdiction of the High Court

Answer 4

The High Court Judges hear the most expensive cases. These cases will be allocated to one of the three divisions known as specialist courts.

Question 5

**The Kings bench division **

Answer 5

• Handles contract and tort law cases(usually over £100,000 or £50,000 for personal injury).
• Deals with defamation case
• Manages judicial review

Question 6

Chancery Division

Answer 6

• Addresses cases involving insolvency, mortgages, trusts and tax.

Question 7

Family Division

Answer 7

• Overseas family cases (divorce, child custody, issues under the Child’s Act 1989).
• Many cases are now handled by the Family Court, except for complex cases.