Giselle wants to bring a claim against Lorcan in respect of…
Giselle wants to bring a claim against Lorcan in respect of injuries caused in a road traffic accident. Her lawyers consider it to be a straightforward negligence claim and estimate that damages for lost earnings will be £24,000 and damages for personal injuries will be in the region of £32,000. A further £15,000 in damages will be claimed for other losses, such as the damage to Giselle’s vehicle. Lorcan has indicated in pre-action correspondence that he will defend the claim and counterclaim for his own losses arising out of the accident valued at £51,000, including £15,000 of personal injury damages. Can Giselle’s claim form be issued in the High Court? Yes; she can issue her claim form in the High Court because her total claim is worth more than £50,000 and includes damages for personal injuries. No; she cannot issue her claim form in the High Court because the total value of her claim is less than £100,000. No; she cannot issue her claim form in the High Court because she is claiming less than £50,000 worth of damages for personal injuries. Yes; she can issue her claim form in the High Court because the combined value of both her claim and the likely counterclaim is over £100,000.