Case Management

Question 1

Small claims

Question 2

Small claims

Question 3

Multi-track

Answer 3

> £25,000

Question 4

Multi-track

Answer 4

> £25,000

Question 5

Fast track

Answer 5

£10-25,000

PLUS PI where PSLA >=£1,000 and landlord and tenant where cost of repairs or damages are >=£1,000

Question 6

Multi-track

Answer 6

> £25,000

Question 7

Directions questionnaire eadlines

Answer 7

• 14 days for small claims

- 28 days for fast and multi

Question 8

Sanctions

Answer 8

• Non-compliance after reminder = struck out
• High Court money claims, court makes order it considers appropriate
• All other claims = no sanction

Question 9

Actual track allocation

Answer 9

• Court order
• After DQs received
• By DJ in CC or Master in HC

Question 10

Types of case management hearing

Answer 10

• Case Management Conferences (proposed directions; costs budgets; disclosure reports)
• Costs Management Conferences
• Listing Hearings
• Pre-Trial Reviews

Question 11

Typical directions in small claims

Answer 11

• Disclosure 14 days before hearing
• WS if necessary
• No expert report w/o permission

Question 12

Typical directions in fast track

Answer 12

• Standard disclosure (lists within 4 weeks; requests for inspection of docs within 7 days)
• Exchange of WSs within 4 weeks
• Experts
• Pre-trial checklists
• Trial date/window
• Estimate for length

Question 13

Typical directions in multi track

Answer 13

• Amendment of SoC
• Request for further info
• Lists of docs and inspection
• Exchange of WSs and experts’ reports
• Scheduling pre-trial review if necessary
• Case summary
• Costs estimates