The Parties (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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Who is the plaintiff in a civil dispute?
Who is the plaintiff in a civil dispute?
The person/organisation bringing the claim
Which party carries the burden of proof in a civil case?
Which party carries the burden of proof in a civil case?
The plaintiff
What is the standard of proof in civil disputes?
What is the standard of proof in civil disputes?
Balance of probabilities
What does party control mean in Victoria's civil trial system?
What does party control mean in Victoria's civil trial system?
Each party controls how their case runs
What is discovery in civil proceedings?
What is discovery in civil proceedings?
Obligation to disclose relevant documents
Must parties disclose documents that harm their own case?
Must parties disclose documents that harm their own case?
Yes, to promote fairness
What is lay evidence in civil disputes?
What is lay evidence in civil disputes?
Testimony from ordinary people about facts
What is examination-in-chief?
What is examination-in-chief?
Questioning your own witnesses
What is the purpose of cross-examination?
What is the purpose of cross-examination?
Test credibility & find weaknesses
How do discovery obligations differ in civil vs criminal cases?
How do discovery obligations differ in civil vs criminal cases?
Civil defendants discover; accused don't