Criminal + Civil Justice

TWO MAIN TYPES OF LAW

Civil Law [Contract Law, Family Law, & Employment Law]

[Like JUDGE JUDY's COURT ROOM]

• Disputes to do with businesses/organisations/individuals
• Money
• Decisions normally result in people paying money for damages
• Cases are heard mostly in County or High Court, sometimes Magistrates Court if they are more serious.
• Decision made by judge/panel of judges
• Decision made by Magistrates if in Magistrates Court
• Claimant is liable (pays the fine) or not liable (doesn't pay the fine)
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Criminal Law [cases…