civil law

Question 1

Explain what civil law is concerned with

Answer 1

Civil law is concerned with cases where there is a dispute between two private individuals

Question 2

Out line one purpose of a civil law

Answer 2

aims to protect the rights of individuals and return the ‘wronged party’ to their original position

Question 3

outline the civil jurisdiction of the country court

Answer 3

all civil disputes involving unlimited amount of money. including negligance

Question 4

OUtline the civiljurisdiction of the magistrates court

Answer 4

Minor civil disputes involocing money under 100 000 dollars

Question 5

List the 4 torts in civil law

Answer 5

Defamation- involves damage to a persons goodname/reputation

Tresspass- Involves touching a person/entering a persons property without persmission

Negligance

Nuisance- protecs a persons rights to enjoy their property without interference from others

Question 6

identify the 2 partie sto a civil dispute

Answer 6

Plaintiff- who claims to have been wronged
The defendant- the person who is being complained about

Question 7

outline the outcome of a civil case

Answer 7

Liable - a finding for the plaintiff
Not liable a finding for the defendant