Advantages and disadvantages of using civil courts

Question 1

Is using the civil courts a complex or simple process?

Answer 1

Complex

Question 2

True or false- Using the civil courts is cheap

Answer 2

False- it’s expensive

Question 3

Name an example of a case that cost more than the award was

Answer 3

Campbell v MGN Limited

Question 4

Who chooses the trial date?

Answer 4

The court.

Question 5

Approximate time waiting for a trial

1. County court: __ year
2. High court: ___ years
3. Court of appeal: ___ months

Answer 5

1. County court: 1 year
2. High court: 3 years
3. Court of appeal: 19 months

Question 6

A legally ___ judge will lead the case

Answer 6

Legally qualified

Question 7

What is the doctrine of judicial precedent?

Answer 7

Judges are bound by the doctrine of judicial precedent which means they have to follow what has been previously done.

Question 8

Are the outcomes of the cases predictable?

Answer 8

Yes

Question 9

True or false: There is an appeal system

Answer 9

True

Question 10

Is legal aid available for those on low income? Name two situations where this applies.

Answer 10

1. Yes

2. Family cases involving domestic violence, Medical negligence

Question 11

Name 4 advantages of using the civil courts
Hint
1. Qualification
2. Precedent
3. What happens if one is not happy with the outcome
4. Domestic violence

Answer 11

1. The judge is legally qualified
2. The outcome is predictable
3. You can appeal
4. You can recieve legal aid if you are on a low income and have been domestically abused in a family case

Question 12

Name 4 disadvantages of using the civil courts

Answer 12

1. Expensive
2. It takes ages
3. It’s complex
4. It’s inconvienient.