Procedure - Tort

Question 0

2. d responds

Answer 0

• Accept all responsibility and pay damages
• accept part
• deny all
• or counter claim

Question 1

1. Claim form

Answer 1

Including claimants details, amount, particulars of see and statement of truth

Question 2

3. Consider alternative dispute resolution

Answer 2

Negotiation, mediation, conciliation or arbitration

Question 3

4. Allocation to track

Answer 3

Small claims:
Heard claims up to £5000, personal injury up to £1000, county court, informal

Fast track
Claims between £5000-£15,000, county court, heard within 30 weeks

Multi-track
2 parts, 1. Hears claims £15,000-£50,000 in county and 2. Hears claims £50,000 in high court

Standard of proof= balance of probabilities
Burden of proof= on claimant