Case management: allocation: which track?

by Practical Law Dispute Resolution

A practice note that outlines the principles and procedures the court follows when allocating a defended claim to one of the four case management tracks: small claims, fast track, intermediate track and multi-track. It explains the process of allocation and assignment to a complexity band under the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), the information required in a directions questionnaire, and the factors the court considers, such as a claim's financial value. The note also provides practical tips on how to approach allocation, discusses the court's power to re-allocate claims, and details the scope of the small claims track, fast track, intermediate track, and multi-track. For each track, this practice note provides an overview of the applicable litigation process and the specific rules governing the recovery of costs, including fixed recoverable costs on the fast track and intermediate track.