Unit 2 Topic 1

Civil law attempts to protect the rights and responsibilities of individuals in their behaviour and interactions with others.

• True

• False

The standard of proof in a civil case is on the balance of probabilities.

• True

• False

The burden of proof in a civil case is with the plaintiff/applicant.

• True

• False

Common law is the body of laws made through the decisions of the courts.

• True

• False

Statute law is law passed by parliament and takes precedence over common law.

• True

• False

Jurisdiction is the legal authority of a court to hear and pass judgement on cases.

• True

• False

The Civil Dispute Resolution Act 2001 (Cth) aims to ensure that people take genuine steps to resolve disputes before civil proceedings commence.

• True

• False

QCAT is an inexpensive and easily accessible method of resolving certain disputes.

• True

• False

A letter of demand is often one of the first steps taken to resolve a civil dispute.

• True

• False

ADR is a way of settling a civil dispute without having to go to court.

• True

• False