Victorian courts civil jurisdictions + role of jury Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Magistrates court jurisdiction?
A
Original: claims up to $100,000
Appellate: none
2
Q
What is the County Court jurisdiction?
A
Original: unlimited
Appellate: none
3
Q
What is the Supreme Court jurisdiction?
A
Original: unlimited
Appellate: hears civil appeals from The Magistrates’ Court and VCAT
4
Q
What is the role of the jury in a civil trial?
A
- To listen and make sense of the evidence
- To apply the standard of proof to the evidence
- To listen to judges directions and come up with a verdict
