What is the small claims track threshold?

• A. £5,000
• B. £10,000
• C. £15,000
• D. £20,000

Answer: (B)

The threshold is the upper value that determines whether a claim goes into the small claims track in the county court. It is ten thousand pounds. This track is meant for straightforward, low-value disputes and uses simpler procedures, with hearings that are generally informal and costs more tightly controlled to keep things quick and inexpensive.

If a claim is for more than ten thousand, it usually moves to another track—often the fast track for values up to twenty-five thousand or the multi-track for higher or more complex cases. There are occasional exceptions for certain kinds of claims, but the standard rule is that the small claims track handles up to ten thousand.