jurisdiction of the County court

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  • What type of cases do the County court deal with?
    Contract and tort cases, Recovery of and actions, bankruptcy & insolvency matters and wills & trusts ( where the value doesn't succeed £30,000)
  • What are the two types of judges that sit in the County court?
    • District judges - full time judges who deal with majority of cases, hearing small claims and fast track up to £15,000
    • Circuit judges - Those who are appointed to 1 of 7 regions in England and Wales. - Hear fast track claims from £15,000 and immediate up to £100,000 for monetary relief - If medical negligence then will listen to multi-track up to £100,000