SQE1 sample questions

Question 57

A claimant issues a claim for breach of contract against a defendant. The defendant fails to serve its defence within the time limit required and the claimant enters judgment in default of a defence.

The defendant applies to set aside the default judgment and the application is heard in the County Court before a District Judge at a hearing centre outside London.

The District Judge refuses to grant the application. The defendant is granted permission to appeal and appeals against the order made by the District Judge.

Who will hear the defendant’s appeal?

A. High Court Judge in the High Court.

B. Circuit Judge in the County Court.

C. Justices of Appeal in the Court of Appeal.

D. Master in the County Court.

E. District Judge in the High Court.


B - Circuit Judge in the County Court.


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