1.3 Civil Law Flashcards
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What is a tort?
A
A civil wrong doing
1
Q
What is a civil action?
A
A civil action is one taken between two individuals even if one is a company.
The claimant attempts to sue the defendant for compensation in the form of damages
2
Q
What is the burden of proof in civil cases?
A
The balance of probabilities
3
Q
In ascending order what are the civil law courts?
A
County court
High court
Court of appeal
Supreme Court
European Court of Justice
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Q
What claims do civil courts hear?
A
Negligence
Nuisance
Breach of statutory duty
