Year 11 Legal Studies Civil Law Revision

A less formal and expensive alternative to a court, that can hear administrative or civil matters is called a ________

The Queensland _____ ___ ______________ ________ hears disputes involving building and construction, minor debt disputes, discrimination complaints, tree and fence disputes and more.

______ law refers to legal principles developed by courts through judicial decisions

Parties must have a genuine _________ to enter into and be legally bound by a formal agreement.

_____________ is the value that passes from one party to another in return for the promise made. For example, money.

The ability of certain people or classes of people to be legally capable of entering into a contract or understanding their obligations is called ________.

The elements of contracts that requires certain types of contracts to be in writing is ___________.

A clear and specific offer made by one party, which must be agreed to by another party is called an _________.

The legal principle of common law that requires judges to follow the rulings of judges in higher courts on previous cases is called the ________ __ ________.

The _________ has the burden of proof in civil matters.