Overview of Small Claims Track and Fast Track Flashcards
What is the usual track for a defended debt claim worth £9,500?
A. Small claims track
B. Fast track
C. Intermediate track
D. Multi-track
A. Small claims track
Explanation: Claims up to £10,000 normally go to the small claims track, unless special rules apply (e.g. personal injury).
Which of the following is NOT true of the intermediate track?
A. Trial may last up to 4 days
B. Oral expert evidence is usually limited to two per party
C. Claim value must not exceed £100,000
D. Assigned to a complexity band
A. Trial may last up to 4 days
Explanation: Trials in the intermediate track should not exceed 3 days.
Mina brings a claim for £24,000 against her employer, expecting 2 expert reports per party and a 1-day trial. What is the most likely track?
A. Small claims track
B. Fast track
C. Intermediate track
D. Multi-track
B. Fast track
Explanation: Under £25,000, trial under 1 day, and expert limits make fast track appropriate.
In which track is there a general rule that very limited legal costs can be recovered?
A. Intermediate track
B. Muti-Track
C. Fast track
D. Small Claims Track
D. Small claims track
Explanation: Small claims are designed to minimise cost exposure, with only court fees and limited fixed costs recoverable.
Liam is defending a £92,000 professional negligence claim with 2 expert reports and a likely 2-day trial. What is the appropriate track and complexity band?
A. Multi-track, Band 4
B. Intermediate track, Band 4
C. Fast track, Band 3
D. Small claims track
B. Intermediate track, Band 4
Explanation: It’s under £100,000 and meets the time and complexity threshold for Band 4 intermediate.
What is the maximum value of a personal injury claim for pain, suffering and loss of amenity for it to be allocated to the small claims track (non-RTAs)?
A. £1,500
B. £5,000
C. £10,000
D. £1,000
A. £1,500
Explanation: For non-road traffic personal injury claims, the threshold is £1,500 for PSLA damages.
A case is valued at £15,000 with minimal documents, 1 witness per side, and no expert evidence. What is the most suitable track?
A. Intermediate track
B. Fast track
C. Small claims track
D. Multi-track
B. Fast track
Explanation: The claim is above £10,000 but under £25,000 and not complex, so fast track applies.
Which track would most likely be used for a complex £60,000 employer’s liability disease claim with several legal issues?
A. Intermediate track
B. Fast track
C. Multi-track
D. Small claims track
A. Intermediate track
Explanation: It meets the value and complexity requirements and would likely be Band 3 or Band 4 in the intermediate track.
Which of the following best describes the complexity band 2 in the fast track?
A. Noise-induced hearing loss claims
B. Simple RTA personal injury claims
C. Housing disrepair claims
D. Complex possession claims
B. Simple RTA personal injury claims
Explanation: Band 2 includes personal injury claims under the RTA Protocol.
A £30,000 PI claim is expected to involve 3 experts per side and a 3-day trial. Which track is appropriate?
A. Small claims track
B. Intermediate track
C. Fast track
D. Multi-track
D. Multi-track
Explanation: The claim exceeds fast/intermediate track trial and expert limits, making it suitable for multi-track.
