Factors to Consider Before Initiating a Civil Claim (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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What is another term for starting a civil claim?
What is another term for starting a civil claim?
Issuing proceedings
What are the three main categories of costs in a civil dispute?
What are the three main categories of costs in a civil dispute?
Legal fees, disbursements, adverse costs
Which of these is an example of a disbursement?
Which of these is an example of a disbursement?
Expert witness fees
What is the general rule regarding adverse costs orders?
What is the general rule regarding adverse costs orders?
Successful party has costs paid by loser
What is the limitation period for defamation claims in Victoria?
What is the limitation period for defamation claims in Victoria?
1 year
Why do limitation periods exist?
Why do limitation periods exist?
To protect defendants & preserve evidence
What significant reform occurred in Victoria in 2015 regarding limitation periods?
What significant reform occurred in Victoria in 2015 regarding limitation periods?
Removed limits for child abuse survivors
Which factor affects the cost of legal representation?
Which factor affects the cost of legal representation?
Complexity and duration of the case
What do enforcement issues relate to?
What do enforcement issues relate to?
Whether defendant can or will pay damages
Why might a plaintiff sue an employer instead of an individual employee?
Why might a plaintiff sue an employer instead of an individual employee?
Vicarious liability & greater ability to pay