In the English civil court system, what is the normal financial limit for a standard breach of contract claim to be allocated to the small claims track?

Answer options:

£5,000

£10,000

£25,000

£50,000

How to approach this question

Recall the track limits: Small claims up to £10,000; Fast track £10,000 to £25,000; Multi-track over £25,000.

Full Answer

B.£10,000✓ Correct

The small claims track is generally for claims with a financial value of up to £10,000 (with some exceptions for personal injury and housing disrepair).

Common mistakes

Using outdated limits (e.g., £5,000).

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