Civil law Flashcards
1
Q
Laws regulating the behaviour of private individuals
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Civil law
2
Q
To recognise the rights of an individual have been infringed and to restore the injured party to their original position
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Purpose
3
Q
The person whose rights have been infringed (The Plaintiff)
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Who takes action
4
Q
On the balance of probability
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Standard of proof required
5
Q
Exchange of pre-trial documents (an out of court settlement)
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Procedure used to bring the case to court
