2. We need to look at the types of court in civil
cases.
Civil cases will normally follow a small
claims, fast track or multi track procedure.
The value of the claim dictates which court
will deal with the claim.
3. We need to consider.....
◦ Which judges sit here.
◦ The value of the claims dealt with
Which type of proceedings take place
4. We need to consider....
◦ Which judges sit here.
◦ The value of the claims dealt with
◦ Which type of proceedings take place.
◦ the three divisions of the High Court
◦ Civil Procedure Rules
◦ We need to understand what the rules are.
◦ What impact they have.
5. ◦ HIGH COURT
Where does the high court hear appeals from?
What kind of cases are considered?
6. ◦ Which judges sit here.
◦ The value of the claims dealt with
◦ Which type of proceedings take
place.
7. ◦ Which judges sit here.
◦ The value of the claims dealt with
◦ Which type of proceedings take
place.
8. Value of Claim
Court in which case will normally be tried
Under £5000
County Court Small Claims Procedure
£500 to £15,000
County Court Fast Track Procedure
£15,000 to £25, 000
County Court Multi Track Procedure
£25,000 to £50,000
either High Court or County Court Multi Track
Procedure
Over £50,000
High Court Multi Track Procedure