Tort law ELS: Civil Courts

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Courts of first instance

Disputes between C and D

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County Courts

Can try nearly all claims

Cases heard by circuit judge

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High court

Has 3 divisions

Can be used as a first instance or appeal court

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King’s bench

Main court

Deals with contract and tort claims over 100k

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Chancery division

Covers disputes involving mortgages and intellectual property rights

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Family division

Cases relating to family matters

Heard by only 1 judge

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Appeals

Either side can appeal on decision based on errors of law

Claim involving small sums and appeals to the SC require leave to appeal

Involve - not complete rehearing.

Options - Affirm original ruling, or reverse the judgment, vary the decision

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Tribunals