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Small-claims track, fast track, and multi-track
- The route that the case follows is decided by the judge and is based on the value of the claim and how complicated the case is. It affects everything from how a case should be prepared, to the length of the hearing and even the type of judge. There are three routes called tracks (small-claims track, fast track, and multi-track).
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There are 3 routes called tracks that a judge can allocate your case to: small-claims track – for less complicated claims with a value of up to £10,000, although there are some exceptions....
Allocation to the multi-track or fast track is part of a case management process to schedule the times and dates which tasks must be completed by litigants. Allocation to any particular track dictates the level of preparation which is required for the trial.
A guide to the allocation process and the matters which the court will take into account when allocating a claim to the Multi-track, Intermediate Track, Fast track, or Small claims track, including information on assignment to a complexity band, directions and costs.
There are three routes called tracks (small-claims track, fast track, and multi-track). Small-claims track – This is generally for lower value and less complicated claims with a value of...
- Reminders of important rule provisions other than Parts 26 to 29. (1)Attention is drawn in particular to the following provisions of the Civil Procedure Rules—
- The directions questionnaire. (1) The notice of proposed allocation referred to in rule 26.4(1) will be— (a) in the small claims track, in form N149A (SCT);
- Provision of extra information. (1) If a party wishes to give the court further information which is believed to be relevant to allocation, assignment to a complexity band, where applicable, or case management it shall be given when the party files the directions questionnaire and copied to all other parties.
- Consultation. (1) The parties must consult one another and co-operate in completing the directions questionnaires and giving other information to the court.
This Practice Note considers allocation (by the court) of defended civil claims to one of the case management tracks: the small claims track, fast track, intermediate track or multi-track. It sets out what is meant by ‘allocation’, and considers the different key features of each of the tracks.
What happens when my case is allocated to the small-claims track? The notice of allocation will tell you what you have to do to prepare for the final hearing. These instructions are called...
