Civil Procedure - Issuing a Claim Flashcards

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1
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Why is the Civil Justice System used?

A

To settle disputed between private individuals/ organisations

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What is the person bringing the action called?

What is the person defending the action called?

A

Claimant

Defendant

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How does a civil case have to be proven?

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By the standard of proof

Civil cases = ‘balance of probabilities’

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