The County Court

There are 216 county courts dealing with the majority of civil cases, as well as some family and bankruptcy hearings.

A large number of cases come before the county courts and it is here that all but the most complicated civil law proceedings are handled.

Civil cases include:

• Claims for debt
• Personal injury
• Breach of contract concerning goods or property
• Family issues such as divorce or adoption
• The repossession of houses

Each court has Bailiffs who enforce court orders and seek to collect money if a judgment has not been paid.