courts

Question 1

what’s the purpose of going to court

Answer 1

claim compensation

Question 2

what does balance of probabilities mean

Answer 2

the standard of proof in civil cases that means that the judge must be more than 50 per cent that the defendant is liable

Question 3

who has the burden of proof

Answer 3

in civil cases, the claimant must prove their case

Question 4

explain the civil court hierarchy

Answer 4

county court small claims track- claims up to $10,000 or personal injuries up $1,000
county court fast track claims up to $25,000 nd personal injuries up to $5,000
county court multi track- any claim not in fast track or small claims track
high court- claims above $100,000 or personal injuries above $50,000

Question 5

what judge does count court small, fast and multi track have

Answer 5

circuit/ district judges

Question 6

what judge does a high court have

Answer 6

high court judge

Question 7

what does the supreme court do

Answer 7

set precedent for all the other courts to use for cases.