Across
- 3. The official power of a court to hear and decide cases.
- 4. The defendant's formal response to the allegations in a claim.
- 12. An agreement reached between parties to resolve a dispute without a full trial.
- 13. The High Court division dealing with complex family matters like wardship.
- 15. The track for civil claims generally up to £10,000.
- 16. The main civil court for most claims in England and Wales.
- 17. A superior civil court with three divisions, handling more complex or high-value cases.
- 18. The track for complex or high-value civil claims, typically over £25,000.
- 20. Abbreviation for the rules governing civil litigation in England and Wales.
Down
- 1. A written account of evidence given by a person to be used in court.
- 2. The court's active role in controlling the progress of civil litigation.
- 5. The track for civil claims between £10,000 and £25,000, with a fixed timetable.
- 6. The High Court division handling trusts, land, company law, and intellectual property.
- 7. A judge who typically presides over cases in the County Court.
- 8. Procedures and steps taken before a civil case goes to a full hearing.
- 9. The High Court division dealing with contract, tort, and commercial disputes.
- 10. The stage where parties exchange documents relevant to the case.
- 11. Detailed written statement of the claimant's case.
- 14. The document used to initiate a civil action in court.
- 19. The process by which a civil case is assigned to one of the three tracks.