Possible Parties to a Civil Dispute (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Flashcards
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Civil dispute
Civil dispute
Disagreement where one party makes claim against another
Plaintiff
Plaintiff
Person/group bringing civil claim to court
Aggrieved party
Aggrieved party
Person whose rights infringed & who suffered loss
Min. people for class action
Min. people for class action
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Lead plaintiff role
Lead plaintiff role
Person representing entire group in class action
Nervous shock
Nervous shock
Psychological harm beyond ordinary grief/stress
Defendant
Defendant
Party being sued for allegedly causing loss
Vicarious liability
Vicarious liability
Employer responsibility for employee wrongdoing
General damages
General damages
Compensation for loss not easily quantified (pain/suffering)
Accessorial liability
Accessorial liability
Responsibility for involvement in another's wrongdoing
