The Civil Justice System Flashcards

1
Q

What type of cases are heard by the county courts?

A

First instance civil case

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2
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Who has responsibility for case management?

A

The Courts

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3
Q

What changes were made to the civil justice system following Lord Woolf’s recommendations?

A

Reforms were introduced to eliminate unnecessary cost, delay and complexity in the civil justice system

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4
Q

A complicated civil dispute for £100,000 would normally be heard on which track?

A

The High Court. All claims worth less than £100,000 and personal injury claims worth less than £50,000 in which case you can start the case in the High Court

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5
Q

Did Lord Woolf want to encourage or discourage the use of ADR?

A

He encouraged Alternative Dispute resolution

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6
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What was the title of Lord Woolf’s report which was published in 1996?

A

Access to Justice

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