VCE Legal Unit 3 AOS2 Civil

The standard of proof in a civil dispute is

• Beyond reasonable doubt

• Without any possibility

• On the balance of probabilities

• If the glove does not fit, you must acquit

Who is the party that brings a civil action?

• Defendant

• Legal representative

• Accused

• Plaintiff

How many claimants must there be for a representative proceeding to be pursued?

• 7

• 5

• 2

• 10

Who has the burden of proof in civil matters?

• The Crown

• The judge

• The plaintiff

• The jury

Which of the following is NOT a factor for the plaintiff to consider when initiating a civil claim?

• Negotiation options

• Limitation of actions

• Scope of liability

• Costs

• If they personally know the defendant

A party who loses a civil claim may be required to pay adverse costs (the costs incurred by their opponents).

• True

• False

Under what conditions might negotiation be appropriate as a way to resolve a dispute before court? Select all that apply.

• Parties want to maintain a working relationship

• Neither party consents to negotiation

• Parties want some control over the outcome

• Parties want their day in court to be vindicated (proved right)

The limitation of actions refers to

• whether the court order can be enforced

• whether a court is available to hear a matter

• a restriction on the kinds of matters that can be heard in a given court

• the legal time-frame that a plaintiff needs to bring their civil action

CAV stands for

CAV hears disputes between which parties (select all that apply)...

• tenants and landlords

• multiple businesses

• landlords bringing matters AGAINST tenants

• consumers and businesses