Which courts may be used for high-value civil claims?

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

Answer: (A)

High-value civil claims can be started in either the High Court or the County Court, depending on the nature and complexity of the dispute. The High Court handles the most serious or complex civil matters, while the County Court deals with standard civil claims that are high in value but not as complex or requiring the High Court’s specialist divisions. The Crown Court is for criminal cases, and the Court of Appeal hears appeals rather than new claims. The Magistrates’ Court has only limited civil jurisdiction and is not used for high-value civil claims. So, the two courts that may be used are the High Court or the County Court.