nature of law Flashcards

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purpose of law

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uphold the rights of the individual

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person starting the case

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the individuals whose rights have been affected

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legal name for person starting case

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claimant

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4
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courts

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county and high

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5
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standard of proof

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balance of probabilities

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making decision

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judge

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7
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decision

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liable or not liable

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power of the courts

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award of damages or injunction

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9
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sources of law- custom

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a rule of behaviour that develops in a community without being dilberately invented
historically important

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10
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common law

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basis of our law
unwritten law that develops from customs and judicial decisions

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statute law

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an act of parliament that has been passed by both houses of parliament

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