In order to streamline the process of dealing with claims the Court has set up a system so that a claim is allocated to a category called a ‘track’. The tracks depend on the amount being claimed and the complexity of the case and dictate the way in which the claim is handled by the Court.
It is not an exact system however and the guide values given on the next page are only general indicators of the amounts which would normally fall within a track. Should your claim be worth £20,000 but be a very straightforward case for example then you could choose to have it dealt with under the fast track. We would advise on which track to take given each individual claim.
Generally for claims of less than £5,000
In the small claims track the amount of legal fees which can be recovered from the defendants within the claim are fixed.
Fast Track
Generally for claims of more than £5,000 but less than £15,000
The successful party can include their legal fees within the claim and recover these from the other side. These fees are not fixed by the Court.
Multitrack
Generally for claims of more than £15,000
The successful party can include their legal fees within the claim and recover these from the other side. These fees are not fixed by the Court.
If you are owed money by debtors and need help in claiming the money that is rightfully yours, then give us a call on 01604 828282 or fill out our online contact form. Our experienced debt recovery team are here to help.
