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Chapter 13 Self-test questions
Civil courts
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In a civil case, what is the term for a person who initiates a case to sue for damages?
The claimant
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The complainant
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The cormorant
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The defendant
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Most civil actions in the High Court and the county court begin with the issue of a '____' form.
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What are the three tracks for civil proceedings?
Trivial, fast, and multi-track
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Small claims, large, and multi-track
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Small claims, fast track, and multi-track
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Small claims, fast, and complex
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Which of the following expresses the standard of proof by which a judge in a civil case can accept as true one version of events rather than an opposing version?
The judge must be sure 'beyond reasonable doubt'
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The judge must decide 'on the balance of probabilities'
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The judge must decide 'on the balance of credibility'
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The judge must decide on the basis of 'what a rational person would decide'
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