VCE Legal Studies U3AOS2 Part 1 Revision Quiz

The standard of proof in a civil case is

Expenses that a person may need to pay in order to issue a claim in a court (such as court fees, expert witness fees, and costs involved in managing evidence) are known as

• Disbursements

• Adverse costs orders

• Legal representation fees

• Damages

Which of the following is NOT a reason for imposing a limitation of actions on plaintiffs?

• So that defendants can avoid paying damages

• So that the defendant does not have to face an action after a significant amount of time has passed

• So that evidence is not lost

• So that disputes can be resolved as quickly as possible

True or false: The majority of civil cases are resolved at trial.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT a role of a conciliator?

• To facilitate discussion between the parties

• To offer suggestions or possible solutions to the dispute

• To bring subject matter expertise to the dispute

• To impose a binding decision on the parties

The Magistrates' Court uses arbitration to resolve civil claims worth less than

• $1000

• $10,000

• $100,000

• $1,000,000

Organise the features according to whether or not they make a dispute appropriate or inappropriate to be dealt with by Consumer Affairs Victoria

Groups:

(a) CAV is appropriate when

,

(b) CAV is not appropriate when

• The issue is reasonably likely to be resolved

• A complaint is brought by a tenant or consumer

• A complaint is brought by a business or landlord

• The dispute is a Victorian consumer law issue

• The issue has already been dealt with by CAV or VCAT

• The dispute is a discrimination or workplace issue

Which one of the following is NOT a type of dispute dealt with by VCAT?

• Employer and employee disputes

• Residential tenancies

• Discrimination cases

• Planning disputes

Identify TWO ways that VCAT ensures its services are affordable.

• VCAT is free to all parties.

• Parties can get Legal Aid to help represent them.

• Parties are encouraged to self-represent.

• There is a three tier system of fees, which are higher for corporations and lower for health care card holders.

Which of the following is NOT grounds for appeal in a civil case?

• A question of fact

• A question of law

• The length of the sentence

• The remedy awarded