Introduction to Civil Law 0.0 / 5 ? LawCivil LawGCSEAQA Created by: SophieJ979Created on: 21-10-15 14:59 What is the purpose of civil law? To uphold individual's rights and compensate individual 1 of 10 What is the purpose of a civil trial? To decide if there is a breach of rights 2 of 10 Who starts a civil case? The individual whose rights have been affected 3 of 10 What is the legal name for the person starting a civil case? Claimant 4 of 10 What courts hear civil cases? County Court or High Court 5 of 10 Who makes the decisions in civil cases? Judges, very rarely juries 6 of 10 What is the standard of proof needed in civil cases? On the balance of probabilities 7 of 10 What decisions are made in civil cases? Claimant wins or loses case; defendant may be liable to pay compensation 8 of 10 What are the powers of civil courts? Award of damages (money); injunction 9 of 10 What sort of names would you see in civil cases? Jones v Smith; XYZ Company Ltd 10 of 10
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