🕵 Civil Courts

County Courts
County Courts handle various civil disputes, including cases related to debt recovery, personal injury, family issues, contract breaches, and divorce. In Scotland, similar matters are addressed in the Sheriff Court. More significant civil cases, such as those involving substantial compensation claims, are heard in the High Court in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, while in Scotland, they are handled in the Court of Session in Edinburgh.

The Small Claims Procedure
The small claims procedure offers a simple and cost-effective way for individuals to resolve minor disputes without needing a lawyer. It applies to claims under £10,000 in England and Wales, £5,000 under the simple claims procedure in Scotland, and £3,000 in Northern Ireland. During the hearing, both parties sit around a table in an ordinary room, and a judge oversees the process. Small claims can also be initiated online through Money Claims Online.