Intro to Civil Law

Match the following

• Legislation / Statute

• Common Law

• Common Law / Case Law / Precedent

• Constitution

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• Constitution

• Civil Law

Definition of Precedent

• a body of individuals sworn to give a decision on some matter submitted to them.

• a general term covering laws enacted by Parliaments, plus laws made by persons or bodies granted law-making powers by the Parliament.

• a body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed.

• A principle or rule established in a previous legal case relevant to a court or other tribunal when deciding subsequent cases with similar issues or facts.

The balance of​ (a)   is a legal standard of proof that the courts use in civil trials to determine the liability of a defendant. In Australia, this standard applies in all ​ (b)   trials.

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Who has the Burden of Proof in a civil trial?

• Defendant

• The Accused

• The Plaintiff

• The judge

Match the following

• ADR

• A process an independent third person helps people to resolve their dispute excluding judicial determinations

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• Tribunal

• a body established to settle certain types of dispute.

• Defendant

• an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law.

Match the following

• Negligence

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• Tort

• a wrongful act or an infringement of a right (other than under contract) leading to legal liability.

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• failure to take proper care over something according to their responsibilities

• Ombudsman

• an official appointed to investigate individuals' complaints against a company or organization, especially a public authority.

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What is civil law?

• Laws regarding civilisation

• The body of law that relates to crime. It prescribes conduct perceived as threatening, harmful, or otherwise endangering to the property, health, safety, and moral welfare of people inclusive of one's self.

• The rights and responsibilities of individuals, government entities and private or non-government organisations in their interactions with each other.

What are some examples of Civil Dispute Resolutions? (multiple choice)

• Threatening violence

• Letter of Demand

• Discussion

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Match the following

• Magistrates Court

• Disputes $150,000 - $750,000

• Supreme Court

• Disputes above $750,000

• QCAT

• Disputes below $150,000

• District Court

• Disputes about tenancy agreements, building, administrative decisions, consumer, debt below $25 000 and trees

Explain the role of QCAT in as much details as possible.