Civil Courts & ADR: The Three-Track System Flashcards
Who introduced the three track system?
Lord Woolf
What was the report called made by Lord Woolf?
Access to Justice in 1996
Why was the three-track system created?
To improve the simplicity and speed of the system
Who decides which track the case goes to?
District Judge in the County Court
Using an AQ
Where are small claims tracks heard?
County Court
Who hears small claim tracks?
A district judge
Extra info in small claim tracks
Legal rep is discouraged
If used can’t claim fees from losing party
What is the limit for PI cases?
£5k
What is the max people can claim in a small claim track?
Up to £10k
What is the maximum allocation?
2-3 hours
Where are fast tracks held?
County Court
Who hears a fast track?
District judge
What is the amount a person can claim under fast tracks?
£10K - £25K
When are cases heard within?
30 weeks of allocation
How long is the hearing limited to in fast tracks?
1 day
