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Civil courts — Life in the UK Test practice questions

These practice questions cover Civil courts, part of the The UK government, the law and your role chapter of the official handbook, Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents. The correct answer and a clear explanation sit under every question.

Practice questions

1 · Civil courts

Which type of case is dealt with by County Courts?

  1. Only murder trials
  2. ✓ Civil disputes such as money owed, personal injury, and contract disagreements — Correct answer
  3. Civil cases about a divorce or a disagreement over money owed
  4. Only jury service
Explanation

County Courts deal with civil disputes, including cases about money owed, personal injury, and breaches of contract. They can also deal with some family matters and divorce cases.

2 · Civil courts

Which of these is usually dealt with in a County Court?

  1. A criminal appeal from a Crown Court
  2. A serious murder trial
  3. A police complaint
  4. ✓ A dispute over a contract — Correct answer
Explanation

County Courts deal with many civil disputes, including disputes over contracts, family matters, personal injury, and money owed. A dispute over a contract is usually dealt with there.

3 · Civil courts

In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, where are more serious civil cases heard?

  1. ✓ High Court — Correct answer
  2. County Court
  3. Sheriff Court
  4. Crown Court
Explanation

More serious civil cases, such as those involving a large amount of compensation, are dealt with in the High Court in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. In Scotland, the equivalent court is the Court of Session in Edinburgh.

4 · Civil courts

Which of these is a civil court matter dealt with by County Courts?

  1. Arrest warrants
  2. ✓ Breach of contract — Correct answer
  3. Terrorism
  4. Murder
Explanation

County Courts deal with many civil disputes, including personal injury, family matters, breaches of contract, and divorce.

5 · Civil courts

In Scotland, most of the civil matters handled by County Courts elsewhere are dealt with in which court?

  1. High Court
  2. Youth Court
  3. Court of Appeal
  4. ✓ Sheriff Court — Correct answer
Explanation

In Scotland, most of these civil matters are dealt with in the Sheriff Court. More serious civil cases go to the Court of Session in Edinburgh.

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