Key Concepts in the Victorian Civil Justice System (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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What does the burden of proof refer to in civil disputes?
What does the burden of proof refer to in civil disputes?
The obligation to prove the facts of a case
Who usually bears the burden of proof in civil disputes?
Who usually bears the burden of proof in civil disputes?
The plaintiff
What must the plaintiff prove about the defendant in a civil case?
What must the plaintiff prove about the defendant in a civil case?
Defendant was wrong & legally responsible
When does the defendant bear the burden of proof?
When does the defendant bear the burden of proof?
When filing a counterclaim or defence
What is contributory negligence?
What is contributory negligence?
Claiming plaintiff's actions contributed
What does the standard of proof refer to?
What does the standard of proof refer to?
The strength of evidence needed to win
What is the civil standard of proof called?
What is the civil standard of proof called?
Balance of probabilities
What percentage threshold satisfies balance of probabilities?
What percentage threshold satisfies balance of probabilities?
More than 50%
How does civil standard differ from criminal standard?
How does civil standard differ from criminal standard?
Civil is less strict than criminal
What happens if a party fails to meet their burden of proof?
What happens if a party fails to meet their burden of proof?
They will lose the case