Which courts are civil cases commenced in?

• A. Magistrates' Court only.
• B. Crown Court only.
• C. County Court or High Court.
• D. Family Court.

Answer: (C)

In civil disputes, where you start is determined by jurisdiction and the nature of the claim. Civil proceedings are commenced in the County Court for most ordinary claims, with the High Court handling more complex or higher‑value cases (or those requiring particular remedies). The Crown Court deals with criminal trials, the Family Court handles family law matters, and the Magistrates’ Court has limited civil jurisdiction and is not the typical starting forum for standard civil claims. So the best route to commence civil cases is in the County Court or the High Court, depending on the claim’s value and complexity.