Which track applies to claims of £100,000.01 and over and/or complexity?

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

Answer: (D)

In civil litigation, how a case is managed depends on the track it’s allocated to. High-value or more complex claims are placed on the multi track to allow thorough case management, longer and more flexible timetables, and the potential use of expert evidence. A claim of around £100,000 and/or involving intricate issues clearly falls into this category, because it benefits from detailed directions, disclosure planning, and tailored trial planning that the multi track supports. The other tracks cover smaller, simpler disputes: the small claims track handles lower-value, less complex cases with a streamlined process; the fast track handles straightforward claims that are not too long and typically have a quicker timetable. Note that there isn’t a current intermediate track, so for complexity or high value the appropriate route is the multi track.