* Civil Courts (County Court, High Court, appeals)

    Cards (12)

    • Match the aspect with the correct type of law:
      Parties Involved in Civil Law ↔️ Individuals or organizations
      Purpose of Criminal Law ↔️ Punishment
      Burden of Proof in Criminal Law ↔️ Beyond reasonable doubt
      Outcomes in Civil Law ↔️ Damages, injunctions
    • What is the primary aim of civil law?
      Compensation or remedies
    • In civil law, the burden of proof requires evidence beyond a reasonable doubt.
      False
    • The County Court handles cases exceeding £25,000.
      False
    • Match the High Court division with its jurisdiction:
      Chancery Division ↔️ Trusts, land, company law
      Queen's Bench Division ↔️ Contract law, personal injury
      Family Division ↔️ Divorce, child custody
    • What type of cases does the Small Claims track handle in the County Court?
      Up to £10,000
    • What is the role of specialist judges in the High Court divisions?
      Preside over specific cases
    • Steps in the appeal process from County Court to High Court:
      1️⃣ Request permission to appeal
      2️⃣ File an appeal notice
      3️⃣ High Court review
      4️⃣ Ruling
      5️⃣ Enforcement
    • What power does the Court of Appeal have regarding High Court judgments?
      Affirm, reverse, or modify
    • Steps in the appeal process from the Court of Appeal to the Supreme Court:
      1️⃣ Seek permission to appeal
      2️⃣ File an appeal notice
      3️⃣ Supreme Court review
      4️⃣ Ruling
      5️⃣ Enforcement
    • Match the ADR method with its process:
      Mediation ↔️ Neutral mediator helps negotiate
      Arbitration ↔️ Arbitrator makes binding decisions
      Negotiation ↔️ Direct discussions between parties
    • What is one advantage of ADR over traditional civil courts?
      Cost-effective