Civil process

• Which courts mainly deal with civil cases?

  County and Family Courts
• How is a civil case brought forward?

  The case or claim is brought by an individual, group or organisation
• Decision

  The defendant is found liable or not liable in regard to the issue
• Level of proof required

  Preponderance of evidence, evidence must be produced to support the claim
• Burden of proof


  The claimant must give proof of claim
• Sanctions

  Compensation awarded or an injunction granted
• Appeal


  Either party can appeal a court's decision