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ACCA · Question 26 · Essential elements of the legal system
Section A
In the civil court system of England and Wales, what is the normal financial limit for a claim to be allocated to the small claims track?
Section A
In the civil court system of England and Wales, what is the normal financial limit for a claim to be allocated to the small claims track?
Answer options:
A.
£5,000
B.
£10,000
C.
£25,000
D.
£50,000
How to approach this question
Recall the financial thresholds for civil track allocation.
Full Answer
B.£10,000✓ Correct
Under the Civil Procedure Rules, claims up to £10,000 are normally allocated to the small claims track (with exceptions for personal injury and housing disrepair).
Common mistakes
Confusing the small claims limit with the fast track limit (£25,000).
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