Legal Studies Unit 3 AOS2 VCE

Which of these is NOT a type of civil dispute?

• reckless behaviour

• family law

• nuisance

• defamation

What is the name of the person who supports a minor initiating a civil claim?

• 'neighbour'

• 'next friend'

• 'representative'

• 'support guardian'

What is the term to describe an employer's responsibility for the actions of their employees?

• ratio decidendi

• guardianship

• vicarious liability

• actus reus

How many people (minimum) are required before initiating a class action/representative proceeding?

• 5 or more

• 6 or more

• 7 or more

• 8 or more

Which is the most serious/formal type of dispute resolution method?

• Negotiation

• Conciliation

• Litigation

• Arbitration

What is NOT a strength of CAV (Consumer Affairs Victoria)?

• cost

• dispute resolution method

• timely resolution

• jurisdiction

What dispute resolution method is NOT used at VCAT?

• mediation

• conciliation

• final hearing

• litigation

What is NOT a pre-trial procedure in civil law?

• writ

• statement of claim

• defence

• victim impact statement

What is the appellate jurisdiction of the County Court?

• no appellate jurisdiction

• hears cases from VCAT

• hears cases from VCAT & Magistrates Court under $15,000

• hears cases from VCAT & Magistrates Court $15,000-$30,000