civil law Flashcards
Explain what civil law is concerned with
Civil law is concerned with cases where there is a dispute between two private individuals
Out line one purpose of a civil law
aims to protect the rights of individuals and return the ‘wronged party’ to their original position
outline the civil jurisdiction of the country court
all civil disputes involving unlimited amount of money. including negligance
OUtline the civiljurisdiction of the magistrates court
Minor civil disputes involocing money under 100 000 dollars
List the 4 torts in civil law
Defamation- involves damage to a persons goodname/reputation
Tresspass- Involves touching a person/entering a persons property without persmission
Negligance
Nuisance- protecs a persons rights to enjoy their property without interference from others
identify the 2 partie sto a civil dispute
Plaintiff- who claims to have been wronged
The defendant- the person who is being complained about
outline the outcome of a civil case
Liable - a finding for the plaintiff
Not liable a finding for the defendant