Does the High Court exercise jurisdiction in substantial civil cases?
More substantial civil claims (over around £25,000) are heard in the High Court (based in London but also with a few regional centers, often housed within Crown Court buildings). The action is begun by writ, which is accompanied by a statement of claim in which the details of the legal dispute is set out. The High Court is organized according to case type into Divisions. There are 3 divisions, viz.- the Family Division, the Chancery Division and the Queens Bench Division.
