track system; small claims Flashcards
1
Q
price range
A
Below £10,000
2
Q
price range for personal injury and housing
A
£1000
3
Q
time period
A
less than 1 day
4
Q
where are they heard?
A
private
5
Q
who represents parties?
A
themselves
6
Q
Why are parties encouraged to represent themselves?
A
Because it saves costs
7
Q
Who hears them?
A
District judges
8
Q
What training do district judges have?
A
Trained to ask questions which prompt important points
9
Q
Why do judges get extra training?
A
Because the public are very inexperienced, especially without a judge
