19 Questions
Which court deals with minor disputes such as faulty cars or breach of contract valued up to £100,000?
County Court
In the English legal system, who bears the burden of proof in civil cases?
Claimant (Plaintiff)
What is the principle that states that the loser of a civil claim usually has to pay the other party’s costs?
'Loser pays' principle
What type of court deals with substantial disputes such as serious road accidents or major contractual disputes?
High Court
Which of the following is NOT an example of a remedy in civil cases according to the English Legal System?
'Punitive damages' award
In the English Legal System, what type of law involves disputes between individuals/businesses and has no relevance to society as a whole?
'Civil Law'
What type of dispute resolution is rarely available in civil claims due to lack of state funding?
'Legal aid'
Which type of court may handle personal injury claims valued up to £50,000?
'County Court'
In criminal law, who may be prosecuted for offenses such as speeding or careless driving?
Defendant
What type of law involves disputes between individuals/businesses and has no relevance to society as a whole?
Civil Law
In the English Legal System, who sues the Defendant in a civil law dispute?
Claimant (Plaintiff)
What is the burden of proof on the claimant in civil cases according to the English Legal System?
“on a balance of probabilities”
What are the two types of courts that handle disputes in the English legal system, and what are the differences between them?
County Court and High Court. County Court handles minor disputes, while High Court handles substantial disputes.
What are the potential remedies that may be awarded to the successful claimant in civil cases according to the English Legal System?
Damages (money), Injunction, Specific Performance
What is the principle regarding funding in civil claims in the English legal system?
Legal aid is rarely available, so parties must generally fund their own case.
What type of law involves disputes between individuals/businesses and has no relevance to society as a whole?
Civil Law
Which court may handle personal injury claims valued up to £50,000 in the English legal system?
County Court
What type of dispute resolution is rarely available in civil claims due to lack of state funding?
Legal aid
What are the characteristics of a civil law dispute according to the English Legal System?
Dispute between individuals/businesses, police not generally involved, and no relevance to society as a whole.
Explore the key concepts of the English Legal System and Contract Law in this lecture. Learn about the Term overview, Teaching model, and Seminars structure for IB113 Business Law. The module is convened by Dr. Leela Cejnar.
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