The Ministry of Justice has today published its Q2 civil justice statistics for England and Wales: http://bit.ly/2vOexrj
Between April to June 2017, increases can be seen across most stages of county court activity (claims, defences, trials and judgments made).
• County court claims volumes are up by 40% compared to the same quarter 2016, driven by specified money claims (for example contractual disputes and debts).
• In April to June 2017, the highest quarterly number of County Court claims were lodged since 2009, at 565,000. Of these, 457,000 were specified money claims (up 54% on April to June 2016).
• Increases have also been seen in non-money claims for the second consecutive quarter. For example, returns of goods claims have increased by 53% since Q3 2015.
• Claims were more likely to be defended than previously. For claims that had gone to trial in April to June 2017 the figures show a 10% increase in the number of defended cases.
• The average time taken from claim to hearing has increased.
Our view
The above figures corroborate the ever-increasing value of legal expenses protection and on- line legal services. ARAG policyholders can easily access online legal services to chase for outstanding debts and letters are available to download to help businesses, landlords and consumers to resolve a whole range of disputes.
Where, despite chasing for money that is owed, payment cannot be obtained; where the sum in dispute is high or where there is a dispute over goods and services our customers are insured against costs to proceed to litigation.
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