Civil Actions Flashcards
What is the name of someone who starts a Civil Action?
Claimant
What is the name of someone Civil Action is taken against?
Defendant
What distinguishes whether a Civil Action will be held in a County Court or in the High Court
The amount of money involved in the claim or complexity.
What document initiates a Civil Action
Claim Form
What is the standard of proof needed for judgement in a Civil Action.
The balance of probabilities.
What results may come from a civil action judgements?
- Damages - Monetary
- Injunction
- Miscellaneous Equitable
What is the only remedy recognised in common law?
Damages
What other remedies are known as discretionary?
1) Injunction
2) Miscellaneous equity arrangements
What are the Court of First Instances?
1) County Court
2) High Court
Where does a case go if the party that loses the case is unsatisfied.
Court of Appeal (Civil Divisions)
What is the highest Court of appeal?
The Supreme Court
Who is called the Appellant
The party that initiates an appeal.
Who is called the Respondent
The person who responds, defending, to the appeal.
