civil courts

Question 1

where are civil cases heard

Answer 1

in a county or high court

Question 2

when must a claim be started in a county court

Answer 2

if its less than £100,000 (£50,000 for personal injury cases)

Question 3

when must a claim be started in the county or high court

Answer 3

if its more than £100,000 (£50,000 for personal injury cases)

Question 4

how are claims started

Answer 4

by filling a claim form N1 setting out what is claimed and why

Question 5

small claims track

Answer 5

claims less than £10,000 (£1,000 for personal Injury)

Question 6

Fast track

Answer 6

claims worth £10,000 to £25,000 (£1,000 for personal injury cases)

Question 7

multi track

Answer 7

£25,000 and over

Question 8

3 advantages of using the courts

Answer 8

1)Fair process
2)the judge is a legal expert
3)easier to enforce the decision

Question 9

3 disadvantages of using the courts

Answer 9

1)cost
2)delay
3)complicated

Question 10

what are the three divisions of the high court

Answer 10

-Queens bench division
-Chancery division
-Family division

Question 11

what are your options when defending a claim

Answer 11

-admit the claim and pay in full
-file an acknowledgement of service within 14 days and then a defence within a further 14 days
-file a defence within 14 days
-do nothing- a judgement is entered automatically