Civil Law in Action

Just how much do you know about Unit 2 Legal Studies

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.