Plaintiff brings a private claim against the defendant
Is mostly based on Statute Law
Judges decide fact and law, there is usually no jury
The State usually pays the cost of bringing the matter to court
Standard of proof is the balance of probabilities
Pregunta 3
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Which of these is an example of a remedy?
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Evidence
Compensation
Punishment
Rehabilitation
Pregunta 4
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The two parties in a civil action are the Plaintiff and Defendant.
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True
False
Pregunta 5
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A tort is a civil wrong, other than a breach of contract, which causes personal injury, property damage or financial loss and for which the innocent party usually claims damages.
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True
False
Pregunta 6
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The purpose of civil law is for [blank_start]justice[blank_end] to be achieved by transferring the [blank_start]loss[blank_end] from the [blank_start]victim[blank_end] to the [blank_start]wrongdoer[blank_end].
Respuesta
justice
loss
victim
wrongdoer
Pregunta 7
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What is the Doctrine of Precedent?
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Where new law is made in the court system.
The plaintiff only has to prove that it was more likely than not that the tort occurred.
Contract and tort law.
When courts make decisions they are obliged to follow the decisions (ratio decidendi) of the higher courts.
Pregunta 8
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Judicial precedent is where new law is made in the court system.
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True
False
Pregunta 9
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The rule of law states that each [blank_start]citizen[blank_end] should take [blank_start]responsibility[blank_end] for the [blank_start]consequences[blank_end] of his/her actions.
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citizen
responsibility
consequences
Pregunta 10
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Which of these contribute to the concept of negligence?
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Duty of Care
Breach of Duty
Having the mens rea to intentionally commit an offence