Civil Law - Basics Flashcards
1
Q
What is the final court of appeal for all civil law cases in the United Kingdom?
A
The Supreme Court
2
Q
What countries in the UK is the Supreme Court a final court of appeal for?
A
All (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland)
3
Q
What does the “v.” stand for in civil law cases?
A
“and”
4
Q
What are the parties in a civil law case called?
A
claimant, defendant
5
Q
What is the standard of proof for civil law cases?
A
balance of probabilities; when the likelihood that the defendant did do it is high
6
Q
Who bears the standard of proof for civil law cases?
A
the claimant
7
Q
What is the primary characteristic of civil law (that sets it apart from criminal law)?
A
it is individual vs. individual
