the legal pricniple of civl law Flashcards

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what is standard of proof in civil law

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Plaintiff must show that their case/version of the facts is more probable/likely than the defeendants case.

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what is burden of proof in civil law

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The plaintiff has the bruden of proof in a civil trial. They must prove the defendant has committed a civil wrong The defendant does not have to prove that they did not commit wrong.

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What is remedy

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If the plaintiff is successful a remedy may be awarded at the end of a civil case. A remedy is a legal process in which people who have been harmed or wronged can seek compensation .

These include- Damages
Court order for specific performances
Aplogy

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3 types of damage

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specific dmage- Damages that can be accurately assessed eg phsycial injury

General damage- amounts of compemsation that cannot be accuratley measured (suffering)

Ecemplary damage - Awarded where the court intends to make an example of the defendant as a punsihment

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