(see SUMMARY ASSESSMENT and DETAILED ASSESSMENT) An examination of a solicitor's bill in civil proceedings by a Court to ensure that all charges against the legal aid fund are fair and reasonable (see also PARTY AND PARTY COSTS which are also examined by a Court)

A specialist court which deals with disputes in the construction industry. It is part of the Queen’s Bench Division of the High Court.

Hearings which can be conducted by telephone unless otherwise ordered are: all allocation hearings, listing hearings, case management hearings, case management hearings and interim applications. They are under an hour. Any other application, requires the consent of all the parties and the agreement of the court

A person which holds land or property under a lease

A person who makes a will

Person who is not party to a legal case, but may be relevant because he or she owes the defendant money. In that case the defendant can issue a third party notice against such a party

An order issued by a Claimant, against a third party, to seize money or other assets in their keeping, but belonging to the debtor. Orders can be granted preventing a defendant from withdrawing money from their bank or building society account. The money is paid to the claimant from the account. A third party debt order can also be sent to anyone who owes the defendant money

An officer of the Supreme Court whose duties involve the enforcement of High Court arrest warrants

An action in tort is a claim for damages to compensate the claimant for harm suffered. Such claims arise from cases of personal injury, breach of contract and damage to personal reputation. As well as damages, remedies include an injunction to prevent harm occurring again

See Allocation Case management tracks Allocation questionnaire

A public hearing in which the evidence in a case, and the law which applies, are examined

Civil trials are generally held before one or more judges without a jury. The form and length of a civil trial will depend on the track to which the case has been allocated

These are the documents that are likely to be referred to in a trial or tribunal hearing. Identical bundles are prepared for the judge and the parties to the case

The contents of the trial include any written statements and documents in trial bundles

A period of time within which the case must be listed for trial

A tribunal is a body outside of the court structure. They hear disputes relating to specific areas such as immigration, employment and some tax matters and adjudicate on them. Tribunals are thought to be cheap and fast and allow expert knowledge to be applied

Property legally entrusted to a person with instructions to use it for another person (or persons benefit)

A person who holds or administers property in a trust for another (or others)