Unit A - MCQ2

Which of the following is a remedy available under the civil law?

• Fine

• Imprisonment

• Damages

Which type of law is concerned with the function and operation of local authorities?

• Public Law

• Private Law

• Common Law

• Equity

Which of the following courts has civil jurisdiction?

• The Sessions Court

• The Magistrates' Court

• The High Court

• All the above

All the following statements relate to criminal law and civil law. Which one of the statements is correct?

• A criminal case may subsequently give rise to a civil case, but a civil case cannot subsequently give rise to a criminal case.

• The main purpose of civil law is to compensate the injured party and to punish the injuring party.

• A custodial sentence can be passed on the defendant in a civil case, providing the defendant is a natural person and not an incorporated body.

• The main purpose of civil law is to enforce the claimant's rights rather than to punish the defendant.

Which of the following is the final appeal court in Malaysia?

• Court of Appeal

• Federal Court

• High Court

Which of the following Court does NOT have appellate jurisdiction

• Federal Court

• Sessions Court

• High Court

Which of the following offences would only be heard at a First Class Magistrates' Court?

• All offences

• Offences punishable up to ten years' imprisonment

• Offences where the maximum punishment is not more than 12 months imprisonment

Which of these decisions do not bind the Sessions Court?

• Decisions of the Magistrates Court

• Decisions of the High Court

• Decisions of the Court of Appeal

• Decisions of the Federal Court

In the context of Malaysian law, what is a ‘bye law’?

• A form of delegated legislation

• Parliamentary procedures followed in the formation of primary legislation

• A handbook used by judges when interpreting primary legislation

• Guidance given to judges when applying subsidiary legislation

Bankruptcy cases are heard in which courts?

• Sessions Court

• Magistrates Court

• High Court