County court

The County Court is a rank lower court in England and Wales. The County Court is a relatively new court and in 1846 introduced by the County Courts Act 1846; throughout England and Wales there are 216 County Courts. Approximately 85 percent of civil jurisdiction is made ​​here.

Occupation

The county courts are staffed by single judges, Circuit Judges usually to a dispute worth over £ 5,000 and District Judges. In addition, the recorder can be used, that is, barrister or solicitor who temporarily work of the Queen on the recommendation of the Lord Chancellor as a judge.

Tasks

The County is exclusively civil law operates. He decides on cases with a maximum value in dispute of £ 50,000.

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