Similarities Between Court And VCAT Flashcards
Fee
Both VCAT and the courts charge a fee ( both at time of complaint )
Independent third party
Both use third parties
Who do courts use as a third party?(2)
Magistrates and judges
Who do VCAT use as third parties?(2)
Vice Presidents and presidents
What dispute resolution methods do both the courts and VCAT use (3)
Mediation, conciliation and arbitration
Use of legal representation
Both VCAT and courts use legal representation
Where is legal representation used more?
VCAT
Civil cases
Both courts and VCAT hear civil cases
Appeal a decision
VCAT and court decisions can be appealed
How can VCAT decisions be appealed
On a point of law
Binding
Both result in a binding decision
Judicial determination
Both can use this method to resolve disputes