Chapter 1 Questions Flashcards
The FCA has decided to take enforcement action in a civil court rather than a criminal court. What is the most likely reason for this?
The burden of proof is lower
Martin is pursuing an insurance company to resolve a contested personal injury claim amounting to £12,000 in damages. Which court will initiate the trial proceedings?
A county court
If a member of an unincorporated association commits a wrongful act that leads to legal liability, what is the position?
The member is generally liable for their own acts
If a UK citizen wishes to legally challenge a decision or action of a government official, department or authority, they would do so under
Administrative law
Under what circumstances may a ‘next friend’ be involved in a civil court case?
As an adult who is primarily responsible for any costs awarded against a minor child
What is the Law Commission responsible for?
The consolidation and revision of statute law
Imran has lost his civil prosecution in a Magistrates’ Court. If he wished to make an appeal, which court would he make it to in the first instance?
County court
who does public law concern
the relationship between the state and its individual members
who does private law concern
the relationship between the individuals themselves
what is obiter dictum
a statement made by a judge which is of persuasive authority only
examples of legal principles or remedies derived from equity
law of trusts
promissory estoppel
subrogation
contribution
special performance
injunction
important types of delegated legislation
orders in council
statutory instruments
bye-laws
