Unit 2 Outcome 1 - Definitions Flashcards
1
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Court hierarchy
A
Ranking of courts according to the seriousness of dealt with matters
2
Q
Damages
A
Civil remedy that aims to compensate the person who has been wronged
3
Q
Duty of care
A
Legal obligation to avoid causing harm to a person or group when it is foreseeable if care is not taken
4
Q
Jurisdiction
A
Lawful authority or power of a particular court
5
Q
Remedy
A
Way in which a court will enforce a right or impose a penalty for benefit of the plaintiff
6
Q
Statute
A
Act of parliament or piece of legislation
7
Q
Sue
A
Start civil proceedings against another person
