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ACCA · Question 43 · Syllabus A: Essential elements of the legal system
In the civil court system of England and Wales, what is the normal financial limit for claims allocated to the Fast Track?
In the civil court system of England and Wales, what is the normal financial limit for claims allocated to the Fast Track?
Answer options:
A.
Up to £10,000
B.
Between £10,000 and £25,000
C.
Over £50,000
D.
Over £100,000
How to approach this question
Recall the financial thresholds for the three tracks in the civil justice system.
Full Answer
B.Between £10,000 and £25,000✓ Correct
Under the Civil Procedure Rules, claims are allocated to tracks based on value and complexity. The Small Claims Track is for claims up to £10,000. The Fast Track is for straightforward claims between £10,000 and £25,000. The Multi-Track is for claims over £25,000 or complex cases.
Common mistakes
Confusing the Fast Track limit with the Small Claims limit.
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