remedies Flashcards
1
Q
civil law
A
an area of law that defines the rights and responsibilities of individuals, groups and organisations in society and regulates private disputes
2
Q
remedy
A
an order made by a court that is designed to address a civil wrong or breach
- should provide a legal solution for the plaintiff for a breach of the civil law by the defendant and (as much as possible) restore the plaintiff to the position they were in before they were wronged or their rights were breached
3
Q
plaintiff
A
person who commences a civil action
4
Q
defendant
A
person who is being sued
