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WorksheetsCivil Remedies - 11 Legal
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 18mins
Civil Law is an area of law that defines rights and (a) of individuals, groups and organisations in society.
Civil Law also regulates private disputes (as opposed to criminal law).
True
False
Select the parties to a civil dispute
DPP
plaintiff
defendant
criminal
The party who makes a legal claim against another person is called the (a)
Which party has the burden of proof in civil disputes?
the victim
the plaintiff
the defence
the prosecution
A plaintiff and a defendant can be a:
human being
company
association
Which POJ? No person or group should be treated better or worse because of personal attribute or characteristic:
fairness
equality
access
Which POJ? People should be able to use the procedures, methods and institutions that resolve a civil dispute.
fairness
equality
access
Which POJ? The parties to a civil dispute should know what the claims and defences are and what evidence will be used to support the other side's case.
fairness
equality
access
Which POJ? People deciding the dispute should be impartial and unbiased.
fairness
equality
access
At times, the civil justice system has been criticized for being inaccessible to many people, particularly those who are not able to afford legal representation.
True
False
A (a) is a term used to describe any order made by a court designed to address a civil wrong or breach.
The purpose of a remedy is:
A. to provide a legal solution for the plaintiff for a breach of the civil law by the defendant.
B. to restore the plaintiff to their original position [as much as possible] prior to the breach of their rights.
C. Both A&B
The collective name for the methods of resolving or settling disputes that do not involve a court or tribunal hearing is
A cooperative method of resolving disputes. The independent third party (ITP) helps the disputing parties to reach a resolution. The ITP is neutral and impartial.
mediation
conciliation
arbitration
judicial determination
A dispute resolution method involving an independent third party (ITP) who helps the disputing parties to reach a resolution by assisting the parties to explore solutions. The ITP can make suggestions and offer advice. The ITP is usually someone with specialist knowledge about the subject matter of the dispute. Ultimately the parties reach a mutually acceptable decision.
mediation
conciliation
arbitration
judicial determination
A decision made by a court or tribunal is called a:
Victoria Legal Aid
VCAT
judicial determination
sentence
Which of the following forms is dispute resolution are binding?
judicial determination
mediation
conciliation
arbitration
List two differences between mediation and conciliation.
What are damages?
