White Booklet (The legal system).

• What types of cases does the County Court handle?

  Contract and tort cases
• What is included in the County Court's jurisdiction?

  It includes the small claims court
• What types of cases does the High Court handle?

  Contract and tort cases
• What is the significance of the KBD in the High Court?

  KBD handles contract and tort cases
• What types of cases are heard in the Chancery Division?

  Business and intellectual property cases
• What types of cases does the Family Division handle?

  Divorce and child custody cases
• What are the four tracks in the civil court system?

  • Small Claims Track: Up to £10,000
  • Fast Track: £10,000 to £25,000
  • Intermediate Track: £25,000 to £100,000
  • Multi Track: Over £25,000
• What is the maximum amount for the Small Claims Track?

  £10,000
• Who hears cases in the Small Claims Track?

  A District Judge
• What is the time limit for a Fast Track trial?

  One day
• What is the maximum amount for the Fast Track?

  £25,000
• What is the maximum duration for an Intermediate Track case?

  Three days
• What is the cost recovery method for the Intermediate Track?

  Fixed Recoverable Costs (FRC)
• What is the minimum amount for the Multi Track?

  £25,000
• Who manages the trial in the Multi Track?

  The judge sets the timetable
• What are the grounds for appeal in civil courts?

  Error in fact or law
• What is the appeal route from a Small Claims DJ?

  To a County Court Circuit Judge
• What is the typical appeal route from the High Court?

  To the Court of Appeal
• What type of cases does the UK Supreme Court hear?

  Cases of general public importance
• What are the advantages of civil courts?

  • Fair treatment of parties
  • Independent and impartial judges
  • Legal expertise of judges
  • Legally binding decisions
  • Possibility of appeal
  • Certainty in costs for intermediate track
• What are the disadvantages of civil courts?

  • High costs
  • Delays in court proceedings
  • Complexity of the process
  • Uncertainty of outcomes
• What is a significant disadvantage of civil court costs?

  They can exceed the damages
• How long can it take for cases to come to court?

  Over a year
• Why might complexity deter individuals from self-representation?

  Most defendants are legally represented
• What is the uncertainty of outcome in civil courts?

  Cases may be decided differently despite precedent