Intro to Law and Practice 0.0 / 5 ? LawCriminal lawA2/A-levelAll boards Created by: Lucy SparlingCreated on: 21-09-17 14:15 Buden of Proof The obligation one party (the claimant in civil cases) to prove their case in court 1 of 16 Equitable remedies Discretionary remedies within 'Equity' which are awarded where the judge determines it is just and fair to do so 2 of 16 Standard of Proof The weight of evidence which is required for one party to win the case. 3 of 16 Equitable Maxims Short 'pithy' satements used by judged and legal writers in the system of Law known as Equity 4 of 16 Damages A sum of money awarded by the court in civil cases as compensation 5 of 16 Common Law (contrast with legislation) Law which is made by judges in their written decisions in individuals court cases 6 of 16 Equity System of Law governed by the priciples of fairness & the equitable maxims. Remedies are discretionary 7 of 16 Sentence A punishment gien by the court for any crime or offence 8 of 16 Citation The date and reference details of a particular case 9 of 16 Criminal Law Body of laws owed to society as a whole 10 of 16 Civil Law (contrasted with criminal law) Body of laws dealing with the rights & duties owed by individuals & organisations to each other 11 of 16 Judicature Act 1873-1875 Act which merged Civil & Criminal Laws. All courts apply common 7 equity. When common law fails, equity prevails 12 of 16 Injunction put in place to stop sombody from undertaking certain actions 13 of 16 Specifica Performance requires a party to fulfil obligations under a contract 14 of 16 Rescission Contract is cancelled & parties reurn to their original position 15 of 16 Recfification Court can amend a contract to reflect the true agreement 16 of 16
OCR A2 Contract Law - Special Studies Paper - Jan/June 2013 - Restraint of Trade 34 Marker (1) 0.0 / 5
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