The Judge and Magistrate (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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In which courts do judges preside over civil proceedings in Victoria?
In which courts do judges preside over civil proceedings in Victoria?
County Court and Supreme Court
What does 'liability' mean in civil law?
What does 'liability' mean in civil law?
Legal responsibility for acts/omissions
What is 'discovery' in civil proceedings?
What is 'discovery' in civil proceedings?
Process to obtain relevant documents
What are 'directions' in civil case management?
What are 'directions' in civil case management?
Formal instructions with deadlines
What does the judge decide when no jury is present in a civil trial?
What does the judge decide when no jury is present in a civil trial?
Both liability and remedy
What proportion of Supreme Court civil proceedings go to mediation?
What proportion of Supreme Court civil proceedings go to mediation?
Most civil proceedings
What is 'hearsay evidence'?
What is 'hearsay evidence'?
Evidence from non-personal witness
What is a 'court judgment'?
What is a 'court judgment'?
Written statement of decision/reasoning
What key difference exists between criminal and civil judicial decision-making?
What key difference exists between criminal and civil judicial decision-making?
Civil: remedies; Criminal: sanctions
What strength do judges and magistrates bring to civil proceedings?
What strength do judges and magistrates bring to civil proceedings?
Expert knowledge of law and precedents