VCE Legal Studies - Civil Law

The original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court (Trial Division) is:

• No original jurisdiction.

• Unlimited in all civil claims.

• Unlimited in all defamation claims.

• Claims of up to $100,000

The appellate jurisdiction of the Magistrates' Court is:

(a)  

What area of law would this jury be presiding over?

• Wills & Probate

• Criminal

• Property

• Civil

Circle the suburb where there is a VCAT Koori safe space.

How do changes made to VCAT in 2021 help achieve the principles of justice for Koori Victorians?

What is not a role of the jury in a civil trial?

• Ensure the rules of procedure are followed in the trial.

• Remember evidence and analyse arguments presented by each party.

• Attend the trial each day.

• Listen impartially to all evidence without bias.

If a case is (a)   , the court may refuse a jury trial.

The differences between a solicitor and barrister is:

• Solicitors work longer hours than barristers.

• A barrister presents the case to court.

• There is no difference. They just have different etymology.

• Solicitors work in higher courts: The Supreme Court.

The plaintiff is the party (a)   in a civil dispute.

What street is the Magistrates' Court on in Warrnambool?

• Fairy Street

• Liebig Street

• Koroit Street

• Lava Street