Legal SAC 2 Unit 2

Question 1

Define remedy

Answer 1

An order made by a court to address a civil wrong or breach
Restores the plaintiff (as much as possible) to the state they were in prior to the breach/wrong

Question 2

Define damages

Answer 2

An amount of money that a court or tribunal orders one party to pay another

Question 3

Define tribunal

Answer 3

A dispute resolution body that resolves civil disputes and is a less costly, faster option than taking the matter to court

Question 4

Outline the process of mediation

Question 5

Describe two similarities and differences between conciliation and mediation

Answer 5

Sim.
- Mediator/conciliator have no binding powers
- The parties may enter into terms of settlement which are binding
Diff.
- Conciliator plays a more active role, makes suggestions
- Conciliator has specialised knowledge in the area discussed

Question 6

Define arbitration