Lesson 1 Civil Law

Question 1

Civil Law

Answer 1

an area of law that aims to protect individuals, businesses and organisations by providing them with the legal framework to seek a remedy when their rights have been breached by another party.

Question 2

Sue

Answer 2

To take civil action against another person by making a claim that they have infringed some legal right.

Question 3

Liability

Answer 3

The legal responsibility of a party for loss or harm caused to another because of a breach of civil law.

Question 4

Remedy

Answer 4

Orders made by a court or tribunal to address a civil wrong or breach - to restore the plaintiff back to their original position.
Can be in the form of damages or injunctions

Question 5

Negligence

Answer 5

Requires individuals who owe a duty of care to another person to prevent foreseeable harm from occurring

Question 6

Trespass

Answer 6

Prevents individuals from interfering with another person, their land or goods.

Question 7

Nuisance

Answer 7

Ensures individuals can enjoy public and private property without interference or annoyance.

Question 8

Contract

Answer 8

Ensures that people who make promises under enforceable agreements fulfil those promises or compensate the other party if they fail to comply.

Question 9

Defamation

Answer 9

Protects a persons reputation from being damaged by lies that are shared with the public.

Question 10

Purposes of civil law

Answer 10

1. Provides guidelines for what is acceptable behaviour so that people can uphold each others rights and social cohesion can be achieved.
2. Provide a system for parties to pursue rights protection through courts and tribunals.

3.Provide a remedy for harm or loss caused by an infringement of rights (damages or injunctions)