County Courts (Financial Limits) Order (Northern Ireland)

The County Courts (Financial Limits) Order (Northern Ireland) 2013 came into effect on 25 February 2013. This increased the jurisdiction of the District Judges’ Court from £5,000 to £10,000, and the jurisdiction of the County Court from £15,000 to £30,000. Cases where more than £30,000 is claimed will continue to be dealt with by the High Court sitting in Belfast.