Nature of Law Flashcards
What is a rule?
A rule is something that determines the way in which we behave
Who are the legal rules imposed and enforced by?
The state
What is civil law ?
Private disputes between individual
What is criminal law ?
Types of behaviour which are forbidden at risk of punishment
What is contract law?
Parties made an agreement and each side has put something into the agreement
What is law of tort?
One person owes a legal duty of some kind to another person and there has been a breach of that duty
Which courts will the criminal cases be held?
Magistrates court or the Crown court
Which court will the civil cases be held?
County court or in the High court
Who makes the decision in the criminal case?
Jury
Who makes the decision in civil cases?
The judge
What is the decision in criminal case?
‘Guilty’ or ‘not guilty’
What decision made in civil case?
‘Liable’ or ‘not liable’
What is statute?
An act of the parliament
Who are the law makers?
Parliament
