If a claimant's total is £25,000 but the defendant admits £17,000 liability, leaving £8,000 in dispute, what track is typically used?

• A. Small claims track
• B. Fast track
• C. Intermediate track
• D. Multi Track

Answer: (A)

The key idea is track allocation based on the amount in dispute. The small claims track is used for straightforward monetary claims up to a set limit (typically up to £10,000 for most claims). Here, although the claimant sought £25,000 in total, the amount in dispute is £8,000 after the defendant admits liability for £17,000. Since £8,000 falls within the small claims limit, the case would be allocated to the small claims track. This track is designed to be quicker and cheaper, with a simpler procedure and less emphasis on formal legal representation. If the disputed amount were higher—say above £10,000—the case would move toward the fast track (and for even more complex or higher-value matters, the multi-track would apply).