Civil Liability (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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What term describes the party making a legal claim in court proceedings?
What term describes the party making a legal claim in court proceedings?
Plaintiff
In contract law, what constitutes a breach?
In contract law, what constitutes a breach?
Failing to honour an agreement
What must a plaintiff demonstrate about causation?
What must a plaintiff demonstrate about causation?
Defendant's conduct caused the harm
Which type of loss includes mental anguish, anxiety, or depression?
Which type of loss includes mental anguish, anxiety, or depression?
Pain and suffering
What is the Victorian limitation period for breach of contract claims?
What is the Victorian limitation period for breach of contract claims?
Six years
Which civil claims have no limitation period in Victoria?
Which civil claims have no limitation period in Victoria?
Child physical/sexual abuse claims
Who bears the burden of proof in civil proceedings?
Who bears the burden of proof in civil proceedings?
The plaintiff
What does 'balance of probabilities' mean as a standard of proof?
What does 'balance of probabilities' mean as a standard of proof?
More likely than not the claim is true
What can break the chain of causation?
What can break the chain of causation?
An intervening event
What does loss of amenity include?
What does loss of amenity include?
Loss of job satisfaction & hobbies