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Year 11 Legal Studies Civil Law Revision

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

2.

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

(a)  

3.

(a)   law refers to legal principles developed by courts through judicial decisions

4.

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

5.

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

6.

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

7.

The elements of contracts that requires certain types of contracts to be in writing is (a)   .

8.

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

9.

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

(a)  

10.

The (a)   has the burden of proof in civil matters.

11.

The judge or jury decide on the case based on the ________ __ _____.

(a)  

12.

The standard of proof in a civil case is on the _______ __ _____________, meaning the side that is most likely to be in the right (51%).

(a)  

13.

Legislation, or law enacted by parliament is also known as _______ ___.

(a)  

14.

The method of alternative dispute resolution that involves the aggrieved party meeting with the other party to discuss the issues is called (a)   .

15.

(a)   is when the disputing parties come together with a neutral third party to work towards coming to an agreement.

16.

(a)   is similar to mediation, except the conciliator can also offer advice.

17.

During a ____ _________ an independent person is engaged to assess the merits of the case and make a decision.

(a)  

18.

(a)   involves the parties choosing an independent person to act as a judge, who will listen to both side and make a decision that is legally binding on both parties.

19.

An (a)   is a specific proposal made by one party to another, expressing an intention to be bound by the terms if accepted.

20.

A supermarket advertising "50% off on all electronic items this weekend" is an example of an __________ __ _____.

(a)