The Victorian Court Hierarchy (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Flashcards
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Victorian court hierarchy levels (lowest to highest)
Victorian court hierarchy levels (lowest to highest)
Magistrates'→County→Supreme Trial→Court of Appeal→High Court
2 reasons for court hierarchy in civil disputes
2 reasons for court hierarchy in civil disputes
Administrative convenience and appeals
Magistrates' Court original jurisdiction limit
Magistrates' Court original jurisdiction limit
Claims up to $100,000
Class action definition
Class action definition
7+ people with similar claims against same defendant
What is an appeal?
What is an appeal?
Application for higher court to review lower court decision
3 grounds for appeal in civil cases
3 grounds for appeal in civil cases
Question of law, question of fact, remedy awarded
Leave to appeal meaning
Leave to appeal meaning
Permission needed from court to proceed with appeal
General damages
General damages
Compensation for non-quantifiable losses (pain/suffering)
Special damages
Special damages
Compensation for quantifiable losses (medical costs/wages)
3 principles of justice
3 principles of justice
Fairness, equality, and access