Civil Law in Action

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  What is the civil jurisdiction of the Magistrates Court

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  • A.
    Between $10,000 and $100,000
  • B.
    Unlimited in civil cases
  • C.
    Up to $100,000
  • D.
    Up to $10,000
• 2.
  Can a person be involved in a civil case that also has criminal charges involved?

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  • A.
    Definitely not
  • B.
    Only when it is an automobile accident
  • C.
    Yes
  • D.
    No
• 3.
  A newspaper has published a false story about an athletes private life. What tort do they have an action in?

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  • A.
    Negligence
  • B.
    Defamation
  • C.
    Character assassination
  • D.
    Public Nuisance
• 4.
  Which of the following is not an element of the tort of negligence

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  • A.
    Compensation
  • B.
    Injury as a result of a breach of duty of care
  • C.
    Breach of Duty
  • D.
    Duty of care
• 5.
  What are the elements for a successful case in civil law

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  • A.
    Not Guilty
  • B.
    Guilty
  • C.
    Beyond reasonable dount
  • D.
    Balance of probabilities
• 6.
  What is the size of a jury in a civil law case in the County Court of Victoria?

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  • A.
    6
  • B.
    9
  • C.
    12
  • D.
    No jury in a County Court case

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Good try!

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  You gave it your all, and that's all we can ask.
• 2.
  Mid-table

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  Strong in some areas. Not bad.
• 3.
  Top of the class!

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  Wow! You really know your stuff.