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@Mike Little
Can you please clarify the value of fast track and multi track claims? I am referring to two different study texts – one says fast track deals with £5K – £15K and multi track – over £15K. Other says for fast track £5K – £25K, Multi track- over £25K?Has anything changed or is it just a printing mistake?
Thanks.
*The three-track system (mainly of relevance to contract (and tort claims)
in the County Court and the High Court)
On receipt of a claim, the court will allocate the case to one of three tracks for the
hearing.
The County Court hears all cases allocated to the small claims track, the majority of
fast track cases and some multi-track cases. The High Court hears some fast track
cases and most multi-track cases.
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The small claims track is for simple claims valued at no more than £5,000
(tort £1,000). The hearing is informal, there are limited grounds for appeal
and costs of lawyers are not usually awarded.
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The fast track provides a streamlined procedure for moderately-valued
claims (£5,000 to £25,000).
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The multi-track provides a flexible procedure for high value (over £25,000)
and/or complex claims.
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