Allocating and transferring proceedings

Track allocation and assignment

At an early stage in a claim, the court will provisionally allocate the claim to what it thinks is the most appropriate 'track' for the purpose of managing the claim. There are different case management tracks for civil claims. The track to which a claim is allocated will determine how the claim is managed by the court (including the case management directions that are likely to be ordered) and the applicable costs regime for the claim.

Which track is the most appropriate track for the claim will depend on a number of factors, including the value of the claim. The tracks are (in terms of value):

1. •

   the small claims track—the normal track for straightforward claims with a value of not more than £10,000, though there are different financial limits for different types of claim including personal injury claims and landlord and tenant disputes

2. •

   the fast track—the normal track for claims with a value of more than £10,000 but not more than £25,000

3. •

   the intermediate track—the normal track for claims with a value of more than £25,000 but not more than £100,000.