civil law revi

Question 1

the role and purpose of the civil law

Answer 1

Civil law is concerned with cases where there is a dispute between two individuals.
It aims to protect the rights of an individual and return the wrong party to its original position

Question 2

types of civil law

Answer 2

Contract law - involves an agreement entered into with the intention of being legally binding

Tort law- This involves a person/party doing a civil wrong to the other

Question 3

civil jurisdiction of the courts

Answer 3

Magistrattes court hears cases that involve money under 100 000
Country court hears cases that involve unlimited amount of money

Question 4

Parties to a dispute

Answer 4

A person claiming to have been wronged is called the plaintiff
A person who is complianed about is called the defednant

Question 5

civil remedies

Answer 5

If the plaintiff is successful a remedy may be awarded at the end of a civil case , These include Damages/compensation
Court order for sepcific performance
apology