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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?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of a remedy in civil cases according to the English Legal System?
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In the English Legal System, what type of law involves disputes between individuals/businesses and has no relevance to society as a whole?
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What type of dispute resolution is rarely available in civil claims due to lack of state funding?
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Which type of court may handle personal injury claims valued up to £50,000?
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In criminal law, who may be prosecuted for offenses such as speeding or careless driving?
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What type of law involves disputes between individuals/businesses and has no relevance to society as a whole?
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In the English Legal System, who sues the Defendant in a civil law dispute?
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What is the burden of proof on the claimant in civil cases according to the English Legal System?
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What are the two types of courts that handle disputes in the English legal system, and what are the differences between them?
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What are the potential remedies that may be awarded to the successful claimant in civil cases according to the English Legal System?
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What is the principle regarding funding in civil claims in the English legal system?
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What type of law involves disputes between individuals/businesses and has no relevance to society as a whole?
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Which court may handle personal injury claims valued up to £50,000 in the English legal system?
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What type of dispute resolution is rarely available in civil claims due to lack of state funding?
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What are the characteristics of a civil law dispute according to the English Legal System?
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