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Royal Courts of Justice definition

What does Royal Courts of Justice mean? In legal practice, Royal Courts of Justice (rcj) describes the main London court complex on the Strand housing the Court of Appeal (Civil Division) and much of the High Court of Justice of England and Wales (including the King’s Bench Division and the Administrative Court). The term is descriptive rather than statutory, and is used across court guides, practice directions, orders and legal correspondence. Practitioners use “RCJ” to denote the venue for hearings, listings and filings at on-site registries and offices, including the Civil Appeals Office, the Administrative Court Office, the Central Office/Masters, and the Senior Courts Costs Office (

Transfers of civil proceedings (England and Wales): CPR 30 criteria, automatic and discretionary transfers between County Court, High Court divisions and specialist lists, and application practice

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Practice notes

This Practice Note offers guidance on interpreting and applying the relevant CPR provisions. Depending on the forum, you may need to consider additional requirements—see: Court specific guidance.

It addresses the transfer of civil proceedings under CPR 30, including the factors the court will consider when deciding to move a case. Wherever possible, proceedings should start in the appropriate court. For details on the correct forum for issuing a civil claim, and the applicable monetary thresholds, see Practice Note: Where to start a civil claim. Nonetheless, there are occasions when a claim should be moved to another court after issue.

Rules governing transfer

CPR 30 and the associated practice direction, CPR PD 30, set out the procedure for transferring civil proceedings. A transfer may occur automatically, on application by a party, or on the court’s own initiative. The court may direct a transfer between:

County Court hearing centres (CPR 30.2)
the High Court and County Court (sections 40(2), 41(1) or 42(2) of the County Courts Act 1984 (CCA 1984))...

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