The Jury (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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How many jurors make up a civil jury?
How many jurors make up a civil jury?
Six jurors
In 2020-21, how many civil jury trials occurred in Victorian County & Supreme Courts?
In 2020-21, how many civil jury trials occurred in Victorian County & Supreme Courts?
5 civil jury trials
What standard of proof must civil juries apply when deciding liability?
What standard of proof must civil juries apply when deciding liability?
Balance of probabilities
In defamation cases, who determines the amount of damages?
In defamation cases, who determines the amount of damages?
Only the judge
What majority verdict can a court accept if civil jurors cannot reach unanimity?
What majority verdict can a court accept if civil jurors cannot reach unanimity?
5 out of 6 jurors
How many jurors may be empanelled during trial, though only six deliberate?
How many jurors may be empanelled during trial, though only six deliberate?
Up to 8 jurors
What are jurors prohibited from doing during a trial?
What are jurors prohibited from doing during a trial?
Conducting independent research
Who determines questions of law whilst the jury determines facts?
Who determines questions of law whilst the jury determines facts?
The judge
When can judges overturn a jury verdict according to Chol v Pickwick Group?
When can judges overturn a jury verdict according to Chol v Pickwick Group?
In the clearest of cases
What is a key weakness of civil juries regarding complex cases?
What is a key weakness of civil juries regarding complex cases?
Ordinary citizens may not understand it