Introduction to civil law Practice Question Guide With Complete Answers.
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Module
CIVIL LAW.
Institution
CIVIL LAW.
Civil law - correct answer An area of law that defines the rights and responsibilities of individuals
Civil law - correct answer An area of law that defines the rights and responsibilities of individual...
Civil law - correct answer An area of law that defines the rights and
responsibilities of individuals
Civil law - correct answer An area of law that defines the rights and
responsibilities of individuals, groups and organisations in society and regulates private disputes
Plaintiff - correct answer (in civil disputes) the party who makes a legal claim
against another person (i.e. the defendant) in court
Defendant - correct answer (in a civil case) a party who is alleged to have
breached a civil law and who is being sued by a plaintiff
Cause of action - correct answer The set of facts which give rise to a claim
enforceable in court. It is a legally recognised wrong that creates the right to sue
Remedies - correct answer A term used to describe the order made by a court
designed to address a civil wrong or breach. A remedy should provide a legal solution for the plaintiff for
a breach of the civil law by the defendant and (as much as possible) restore the plaintiff to their original
position prior to the breach of their rights.
Burden of proof - correct answer The obligation of a party to prove a case. The
burden of proof usually rests with the party who initiates the action
Standard of proof - correct answer The degree or extent to which a case must
be proved in court
Balance of probabilities - correct answer The standard of proof in civil
disputes. This requires the plaintiff to establish that it is more probable than not that their side of the
story is right
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