Legal mid U3 AOS 2 review

VCAT is a sispute resolution body that has the power to hear all types of disputes

• True

• False

Which of the following is not a type of case where a class action is often appropriate?

• Natural disaster, community affect by a fire

• Financial malpractice, a group has been overcharged by a bank

• Customer malpractice, business sues its customers for bad reviews

• Faulty goods or services, group of people get food poisoning from the same cafe

Concept of administrative convenience refers to

• Lower courts dealing with high volume of less serious matters and superior courts with fewer disputes that are complex

• Higher court being able to review original decision of a lwoer court

• Courts developing expertise by hearing similar cases

Conciliation would be an appropriate method of resolving civil disputes when (select all that apply)

• Parties are willing to discuss their issues

• Parties want privacy & confidentiality

• Parties are highly emotional

• There is a power imbalance between the two parties

CAV is a dispute resolution

• Method

• Body

The jury decides the verdict and sentence of the offender

• True

• False

Which of the following is not a service that VLA provides?

• Duty Lawyer Services

• Free legal advice

• Counselling services

• Grants of legal assistance

A trial by one's perrs protects democracy, ensuring decisions are based on the facts and reflect community values. Thir promotes ____________ by engaging citizens and informing them about the legal system

• Fairness

• Equality

• Access