aims and purpose of civil law

Question 1

WHAT IS THE AIM OF CIVIL LAW?

Answer 1

is to seek compensation of the person who has suffered loss or damage

Question 2

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF CIVIL LAW?

Answer 2

purpose is to act against someone who has done something against someone’s human rights

Question 3

burden proof

Answer 3

burden of proof is the claimant, the person who must prove that their case is up to the standard.

Question 4

standard of proof

Answer 4

in civil cases the decision is made on a balance of probabilities.
to make a decision against the defendant the judge must be over 50% to make sure the defendant is liable

Question 5

claimant

Answer 5

the person/ organisation complaining that they have suffered loss or damage

Question 6

defendant

Answer 6

the person alleged to have caused the loss or damage

Question 7

law of tort

Answer 7

dealing with civil wrongs such as negligence and nuisance

Question 8

negligence

Answer 8

a failure to act or acting in a way not expected of a reasonable person

Question 9

compensation

Answer 9

a sum of money paid to someone who has successfully brought a case against someone else

Question 10

courts of first instance

Answer 10

the courts that hear the initial trials of cases

Question 11

doctrine of precedent

Answer 11

once a point of law has been decided in a particular case the statement of the law must be applied in all future cases containing the same material facts