The civil courts
You'll learn how the civil court system in England and Wales is structured, from county courts through to the Supreme Court, and understand which court handles different types of civil cases.
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In this lesson
- 0:00 Civil court system overview
- 0:28 County court and CCJ explained
- 1:12 High Court divisions and jurisdiction
- 2:08 Court of Appeal and Supreme Court
- 2:59 Leapfrog procedure and public interest cases
- 4:32 Civil procedure tracks and case allocation
- 6:41 Overriding objective of justice
About this lesson
This video covers the hierarchy of civil courts, the three main tracks for civil procedure (small claims, fast track, and multi-track), and explains how cases are routed based on value and complexity. You'll also discover the leapfrog procedure that allows cases to bypass the Court of Appeal in exceptional circumstances, and see how the overriding objective ensures cases are decided justly and proportionally. This knowledge is essential for understanding how civil disputes are resolved and is directly relevant to your Corporate and Business Law studies.
Duration: 7m
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