Chapter 1 - Legal principles and International Law Flashcards
Types of Law
Civil Law - Definition
Disputes between private individuals and organisations
Types of Law
Civil Law - Terminology
Claimant and defendant
Defendant found liable
Types of Law
Civil Law - Aim of legal action
Compensation
Types of Law
Civil Law - Settlement
Could be reached without court action
Types of Law
Civil Law - Standard of proof
On the balance of probability
Types of Law
Civil Law - Burden of proof
Claimant must prove
Types of Law
Civil Law - Main remedies
Damages, specific performance, injunction
Types of Law
Civil Law - Who brings the action?
Claimant
Types of Law
Civil Law - Who decides the outcome?
Judge unless set outside court than agreement between parties
Types of Law
Criminal Law - Definition
Prohibited by law
Types of Law
Criminal Law - Terminology
Prosecution and accused
Accused found guilty
Punishment
Types of Law
Criminal Law - Settlement
Court must be used
Types of Law
Criminal Law - Standard of proof
Beyond reasonable doubt
Types of Law
Criminal Law - Burden of proof
Prosecution must prove
Types of Law
Criminal Law - Main remedies
Fine or imprisonment
Types of Law
Criminal Law - Who brings the action?
The state (prosecution)