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8 Cards in this Set
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What is the civil justice system for? |
To settle disputes between private individuals or organisations |
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What's the burden and standard of proof? |
On the balance of probabilities and the burden is on the claimant |
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How many county courts are there and what kind of cases do they hear |
200 and hear nearly all cases including contract, tort, recovery of land and equitable matters |
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What kind of judges sit in the CC |
District and Circuit as well as a jury of 8 people for cases of false imprisonment or malicious prosecution (County courts act 1984 s66) |
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What are the tracks in the CC |
Small claims, Fast Track and multi track |
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What cases do small claims hear |
Cases up to £10000 in damages or £1000 for personal injury |
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Who represents the parties in small claims? |
The individual however if represented by a lawyer the cost can't be claimed for |
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What is the Judges job |
Ensure the party communicates the important points of their case and ask questions playing an active part |
