p. 31828. Fast and Intermediate Tracks
- Stuart SimeStuart SimeHead of Department, Academic Programmes, The City Law School, City, University of London
Abstract
The fast track provides a ‘no-frills’ procedure for medium-sized cases that do not justify the detailed and meticulous preparation appropriate for complex and important cases. Instead, cases allocated to this track will be progressed to trial within a short timescale after the filing of a defence. The fast track covers the majority of defended claims within the £10,000–£25,000 monetary band that can be dealt with in a trial up to one day. The intermediate track is for claims with values between £25,000 and £100,000 that can be dealt with in trials up to three days. This chapter covers directions for cases allocated to the fast and intermediate tracks; typical timetables through to trial; agreed directions; varying the directions timetable; listing for trial; fast and intermediate track trials.
