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Civil Law

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Civil law Civil law is a case between 2 private individuals relating to torts 4
Burden of proof the prosecution / plaintiff has to prove you are guilty or liable
Standard of proof The level of proof civil = Lower standard Criminal = higer stranded
Torts The 4 areas that civil court covers (Negligence, Nuisance, Deformation, Trespass) + Contract law
Negligence Failing to take adequate care
Nuisance this is if someone causes obstruction or inconvenience to someone else or damages property
Deformation This is when someone publicly defames someone else (This has to be true)
Trespass This is when someone enters on someones land and intends to stay
legal contract A legally binding contract is a legally binding agrement
Pre-trial step
Settle out of court
Pleadings Court proceedings
Statement of claim This is a letter sent by a plaintiffs lawyer
Notice of appearance A letter sent to the defendant to advise of a court date
Notice of defence
Counter claim
Discovery All the evidence is revealed
Affidavit
Created by: Harvey1515
 

 



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