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A dispute that goes through the Civil Courts may be classified as a small , fast or multi-track claim.
A small track claim will be heard by a single District judge in a County Court, and is generally a claim not exceeding a value of £5000.
A fast track claim will be heard by a single Circuit judge in a County Court, and is usually claims of value between £5000 and £25,000*.
A multi-track claim will usually be heard by a High Court judge in a high Court, and is for more complex or challenging cases and claims of a value higher than £25,000*.
For more information on making a claim through the UK courts, see here: http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/infoabout/claims/index.htm
Note: It is great for students to read these sort of materials as it gives you a more practical idea of how things work, therefore you are more likely to remember it in your exam!
*The limit of £25,000 was upped from £15,000 in 2008 -> http://www.hccsolicitors.com/content/small-claims-track-limits-remain-fast-track-increased-£25000
