Laws made through courts Flashcards

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what is the main role of the courts

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To resolve disputes and hear cases

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How can superior courts make laws

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When the court reolves a dispute in which there is no existing law

When the court resolves a dispute in which there is a lw but may require some further interpretation

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Criminal cases can be separeted to two parts?

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Summary offences and Indictable offences

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Sumarry offences?

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Are minor crimes heard by a magistrate. Example minor theft and traffic offences

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Indicatable offences

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Serious crime thar require trial by a judge or jury. Example Murder Arson

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Civil cases ?

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Are matters involving disputes bwetween individuals over an alleged breach of rights. Example Defamation

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The victorian Court of Hierachyes?

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are ranked in order of importance from lowest to highest according to the seriousness of the cases that are heard .

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What are the different courts

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Magistrates court
country court
supreme court
supreme court of appeal

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