Joe Sherlock
Question:24 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Justice if he will consider the establishment of a small claims court; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Small Claims Court.
As the Deputy was informed in reply to a previous question on the same matter, the existing District Court network effectively provides most of the features associated with the so-called "small claims courts" that operate in some other jurisdictions. The present jurisdiction of the District Court enables claims to be brought in that court for amounts of up to £2,500 and procedures in that court are reasonably simple, in particular the summary judgment procedure.