Civil Claims and Courts Quiz

What does the law of tort deal with?

• Business contracts

• Personal injuries and civil wrongs

• Employment disputes

• Family inheritance

Which area of law involves disputes between employers and employees?

• Contract law

• Law of tort

• Family law

• Employment law

What might a claim to recover the cost of repairs on a faulty item purchased involve?

• Contract law

• Criminal law

• Family law

• Tort law

What court is at the bottom of the Civil Court structure?

• Supreme Court

• High Court

• County Court

• Court of Appeal

What can a claimant do if a defendant does not respond to a claim?

• Withdraw the claim

• Ask the court to order payment

• File a new claim

• Request a jury trial

What is the primary purpose of civil law?

• To punish offenders

• To resolve disputes between individuals

• To enforce criminal statutes

• To regulate government actions

Which court would handle a small claims case?

• Supreme Court

• High Court

• County Court

• Court of Appeal

What type of law deals with the rights and duties of individuals?

• Criminal law

• Civil law

• Constitutional law

• Administrative law

Which court typically handles appeals from lower courts?

• Magistrates' Court

• County Court

• Court of Appeal

• Family Court

What is the role of the High Court in the judicial system?

• To handle small claims cases

• To hear serious criminal cases

• To review decisions of lower courts

• To manage family law disputes