AOS - 2B - Key responsibilities of the judge in a civil trial

Question 1

list the key responsibilities of the judge in a civil trial

Answer 1

1. ensuring rules of evidence and procedures are followed
2. deciding on questions of law
3. deciding the remedy
4. making a decision on the facts of the case

Question 2

What is the civil procedure act

Answer 2

gives judges the power to give directions or any order they consider appropriate in order to facilitate the just, efficient, timely and cost-effective resolution in a dispute

Question 3

Purpose of juries

Answer 3

in a civil trial a jury is made up of six people to decide on the evidence and reach a verdict

Question 4

Key responsibilities of a jury

Answer 4

• making a decison on the facts of the case
• deciding the damages
• take part in deliberations
• put aside prejudice