English Legal System - Paper 1 Flashcards
1
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What does the Civil Court deal with
A
- Non Criminal Matters, such as Contract Law, Human right issues etc.
- Tends to deal with disputes between an individual and a business
2
Q
What are the 2 key civil courts
A
- Country Court
- High Court
3
Q
What 3 divisions are the High Court split into
A
- King’s Bench Division
- Chancery Division
- Family Division
4
Q
What does the King’s Bench Division hear
A
Contract and tor cases with claims over £100,000
5
Q
What does the Family Division hear
A
Family related cases
Cases involved with children under the Children’s Act 1989
Day-to-day care with minors
6
Q
What does the Chancery Division hear
A
Specialist work such as companies, property etc.
