The Courts Flashcards
What is the lowest civil court?
The County Court
What type of claims are heared in the County Court?
All Contract, Tort claims and recovery of land
What is the second court in the Civil Court Structure?
The High Court
What type of claims does the High Court hear?
Chancery e.g Insolvency
Business Property Disputes
Family
What is the third court in the Civil Court Structure?
The Court Of Appeal Civil Division
What are the two reasons to have your case taken to the civil court of appeal?
Point of law
Proper compelling reason
What is the fourth and highest court in the Civil Court Structure
The Supreme Court
Permission for the appeal must be granted
What is the first and lowest court in the Criminal Court Structure?
The Magistrates Court
What class of offences are heared in the Magistrates court?
Summary / Triable either way
What percentage of criminal cases are heard in the magistrates court?
57%
What percentage of defendants in the magistrates court are found guilty?
90%
What is the third highest court in the Criminal Courts System?
The Crown Court
What classification of offence is heard in the crown court?
Indictable / triable either way
Is there a jury in the crown court?
Yes
What is the second highest court in the Criminal Courts System?
The Court Of Appeal Criminal Division
