commerce revision Flashcards
Define the High Court of Australia?
The High Court of Australia deals with matters that involve the constitution and the interpretation of the constitution.
Define the County Court?
County Court deals with more serious criminal offences (indictable) such as armed robbery and culpable driving. In Civil cases, there is an unlimited amount of money in damages with a minimum amount of $100,000.
Define the Magistrate Court?
The magistrate court deals with the least serious criminal offences (summary), such as jaywalking and traffic offences. In Civil cases, there is a maximum of $100,000 in damages.
Define the Supreme Court?
The Supreme Court deals with the most serious criminal offences such as murder, manslaughter and rape. When in the supreme court the case must exceed the minimum amount in damages of $100,000 and be complex.
What is the criminal law?
Criminal law is when an individual commits an offence against the wellbeing of the community.
What is the civil law?
Civil law is when there is a dispute between two private individuals.
What order does the court system go in?
High Court
Supreme
County
Magistrate
Parties involved in a civil case?
Plaintiff and defendant
Parties involved in a criminal case?
Prosecutor and accused
How many Juries in a civil case?
6
How many Juries in a criminal case?
12
Examples of civil cases?
Negligence, Divorce, Breach of contract, and defamation
Civil Case Verdict
liable, non-liable
Criminal case verdict
guilty, not guilty
Standard of proof for criminal cases
beyond reasonable doubt
