Law Paper 1 Section A (25%) Flashcards
What are the two different case types
criminal and civil
What is the required level of evidence needed for each case type
Criminal requires more whereas civil requires a much lower level of evidence
What does criminal law often end in
punishment
What does civil law aim to obtain
A remedy
Who can appeal a criminal case
The defendants
Who can appeal a civil case
Both parties
What is a criminal case
Where someone acts against the state
What is a civil case
Where an individual acts against another individual
What are the three different track systems
small claims, Multi track and Fast track
What is the money limit for a small claims track
under £5k
What is the money limit for a fast track case
£5k-£25
What is the money limit for a multi track case
£25k+
What form must a claimant first fill out
N1 form
What form must a defendent fill out
N9 form
