Intro Flashcards
(28 cards)
What are the 2 main Divisions of Law
Civil and Criminal
Explain what Civil Law is
Arguments between 2 parties ( Individuals or Organizations) for which monetary damages can be paid
Explain what Criminal Law is
Crimes Against Society
What are the 4 places from which Laws come from
Precedent /Case Law
Statute Law
Common Law
European Convention on Human Rights
Explain Precedent/case Law
Evolves over time - By Judges using previous Cases
Explain Statute Law
Developed in Parliament
Explain Common Law
Laws we’ve had since the Middle Ages
What is a charge
Formal Accusation giving details of the Crime
Is a the terminology “Charge” used in Civil or Criminal Proceedings
Criminal
Who is a Defendant
The person accused in a Criminal case or The party against whom action is being taken in a Civil case
What is the role of a Solicitor
Legal representative who deals with the client and does the background work
Who is a Barrister
Legal representative who represents in court
What does Counsel mean
It is a collective name for Barristers
What does it mean to Sue someone
Take proceedings against someone usually for money
Is “Sue” a Civil or Criminal Term
Civil
What are Damages
The amount of money paid in a Civil Case
What is a claim form
Starts a civil action
What is a Tort
It is a Civil wrong - what you are suing for - medical negligence
What is an Injunction
A court order forcing someone to do or stop doing something
What does mean to be Found or Held Liable
you have to pay damages in a civil case
where do most criminal cases go
Magistrates Court
where to more Serious criminal cases go
Crown court
How is the verdict given in crown court
Verdict by Jury, Sentenced by Judge
what is the youth court for
juveniles cases - unless the case is very serious or there is an adult co-accused
