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What is the purpose of civil law?
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The purpose is to return the situation to how it was before the problem arose.
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Who is the person starting the case?
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The person starting the case is the claimant who is against the defendant.
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What court deals with civil law cases?
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Supreme Court
Court of Appeal (civil)Divisional Courts (Queen's, Chancery and Family) of the High Court High Court County Court |
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What is the standard of proof needed in civil law cases?
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'on the balance of probabilities'
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What is the outcome of the case?
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Compensation or Award of Damages
Liable/Not Liable |
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Who is the decision maker in civil cases?
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Judge only
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What are the Appellate Courts?
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Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and Divisional Courts of the High Court
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What are the Courts of First Instance in civil law?
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The High Court and County Court
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What court cases have been heard in the County Court?
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R v. Durrant and R v. Rollinson
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