nature of law Flashcards
1
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purpose of law
A
uphold the rights of the individual
2
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person starting the case
A
the individuals whose rights have been affected
3
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legal name for person starting case
A
claimant
4
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courts
A
county and high
5
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standard of proof
A
balance of probabilities
6
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making decision
A
judge
7
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decision
A
liable or not liable
8
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power of the courts
A
award of damages or injunction
9
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sources of law- custom
A
a rule of behaviour that develops in a community without being dilberately invented
historically important
10
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common law
A
basis of our law
unwritten law that develops from customs and judicial decisions
11
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statute law
A
an act of parliament that has been passed by both houses of parliament
