Who bears the duty to alert the court if track allocation should be adjusted?

• A. The parties.
• B. The judge.
• C. The witnesses.
• D. The court clerk.

Answer: (A)

Track allocation is about putting a case on the most suitable path for management based on its value and complexity. The duty to alert the court if that allocation should be adjusted rests with the parties because they have the most current and precise information about the claim. If circumstances change—for example, the claim’s value or complexity shifts, or a settlement changes the scope—the parties should bring that to the court’s attention and can apply to reallocate the case. The judge ultimately decides on allocation, but the obligation to raise a potential adjustment comes from the parties themselves. Witnesses provide evidence, not management of the case track, and the court clerk handles administration rather than decisions on track.