Possible Parties to a Civil Dispute (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Flashcards

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Possible parties to a civil dispute
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Civil dispute

Disagreement where one party makes claim against another

Plaintiff

Person/group bringing civil claim to court

Aggrieved party

Person whose rights infringed & who suffered loss

Min. people for class action

Seven

Lead plaintiff role

Person representing entire group in class action

Nervous shock

Psychological harm beyond ordinary grief/stress

Defendant

Party being sued for allegedly causing loss

Vicarious liability

Employer responsibility for employee wrongdoing

General damages

Compensation for loss not easily quantified (pain/suffering)

Accessorial liability

Responsibility for involvement in another's wrongdoing

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