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7.3
U3AOS2 - The Victorian Court Hierarchy
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the role of the Magistrates' Court in the Victorian court hierarchy? | It is the lowest court in the hierarchy and deals with less serious civil disputes |
| What is the role of the Supreme Court in Victoria? | It is the highest court in Victoria and hears the most serious and complex civil cases |
| What is the High Court of Australia’s role in the court hierarchy? | It is a federal court that can hear appeals from the Court of Appeal, but parties must first obtain leave (permission) to appeal |
| What are the two main reasons for having a court hierarchy in civil disputes? | To ensure administrative convenience and allow for appeals |
| What is meant by administrative convenience in the court hierarchy? | It means cases are distributed based on seriousness and complexity, making the legal system more efficient |
| Which court hears minor civil disputes involving claims of $100,000 or less? | The Magistrates' Court |
| Why are minor civil disputes heard in the Magistrates’ Court? | Because they can be resolved more quickly and at a lower cost |
| Why is the Magistrates’ Court convenient across the state? | There are many Magistrates' Courts, making access easier and helping distribute the caseload |
| Why are larger claims heard in higher courts? | They take longer to hear, and higher courts have the resources and expertise to manage them efficiently |
| Which courts hear serious and complex civil disputes? | The County Court and Supreme Court, which have unlimited jurisdiction |
| Why is the Supreme Court best suited to hear class actions? | Because it has judges experienced in managing complex group litigation |
| What does the court hierarchy allow higher courts to do in terms of time management? | Allocate time more effectively for longer, more complicated cases |
| What are appeals in civil law? | Requests to have a higher court review a lower court's decision |
| What are the grounds for appeal based on a point of law? | When the law has been incorrectly applied, such as using inadmissible evidence or the wrong legal test |
| What are the grounds for appeal based on a question of fact? | Whether the facts of the case were appropriately applied to reach the decision |
| What does a party appeal on when challenging the remedy awarded? | They question how the court enforced a right or the type of order that was made |
| Why is a court hierarchy essential for appeals? | Without it, there would be no higher court to review a decision believed to be made in error |
| Which courts determine most civil appeals? | The Court of Appeal and the High Court |
| What does 'leave to appeal' mean in civil cases? | It is the court’s permission to hear an appeal, usually granted only if there is a real prospect of success |
| What does it mean when leave applications are determined "on the papers"? | The court makes a decision without a formal hearing to save time, cost, and stress |
| What is a strength of the court hierarchy related to resource use? | It allows courts to adopt different processes and use resources efficiently |
| What is a strength of the court hierarchy related to appeals? | It allows for decisions to be reviewed by higher courts if errors are made |
| What is a weakness of the court hierarchy related to understanding? | It can be confusing for people unfamiliar with the system due to overlapping jurisdictions |
| What is a weakness of the appeals process in the court hierarchy? | There is no automatic right to appeal, and understanding the process without legal help can be difficult |
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