Costs and Time (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Flashcards
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Litigant
Litigant
Person who takes a matter to court to have it resolved
Legal aid
Legal aid
Legal advice, education, info & services including representation
Where precedents are primarily set
Where precedents are primarily set
Appeal courts
Key limitation on courts making law
Key limitation on courts making law
Courts can't create law until someone brings a case to them
Three types of court fees
Three types of court fees
Filing fees, hearing fees, jury costs
Positive effect of high court costs
Positive effect of high court costs
Filter out frivolous claims; only meritorious cases proceed
How costs affect precedent-setting
How costs affect precedent-setting
High costs discourage appeals where most precedents are set
Why courts can make law quickly
Why courts can make law quickly
No lengthy parliamentary process; must continue until decision
Time for appeal courts in complex cases
Time for appeal courts in complex cases
Can take months or even years to hear and determine
Sanrus v Monto Coal pre-trial duration
Sanrus v Monto Coal pre-trial duration
11 years (2008-2019)