IPCO CODE

CIVIL LAW – A case between 2 parties,

CRIMINAL LAW – a system of law concerned with the punishment of offenders.

LAW TERMINOLOGY

Charge – A criminal charge is a formal accusation made by a governmental authority asserting that somebody has committed a crime. A charging document, which contains one or more criminal charges or counts, can take several forms, including: complaint. information. indictment.
Prosecute –

institute or conduct legal proceedings against (a person or organization).

“they were prosecuted for obstructing the highway”
Claiment –
noun: claimant; plural noun: claimants
1. a person making a claim, especially in a lawsuit or for a state benefit
Defendant –
an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law.

“the defendant tried to claim that it was self-defence”
Solicitor – A solicitor is a legal practitioner who traditionally deals with most of the legal matters in some jurisdictions.
Barrister –
a person called to the bar and entitled to practise as an advocate, particularly in the higher courts.
Counsel – Collective name for a group of barristers

advice, especially that given formally.

“with wise counsel a couple can buy a home that will be appreciating in value”

Damages – In law, damages are an award, typically of money, to be paid to a person as compensation for loss or injury
Claim Form – Starts a civil case or writ
Tort – The wrong suffered, medical negligence, breach of contract, trespass
injunction – Court order compelling the other party to do so or to stop them doing something.
Settlement – What they must do/pay
Found or held liable & admitted liability – Civil case ordered to pay damages

MAGISTRATES & CROWN COURT

Most criminal cases go to Magistrates court
more serious cases go to Crown court
Criminal cases – High Court appeal
Most Juveniles go to youth court, exceptions include various cases or when there is an adult co-acused
Most Civil cases go to County Court

CIVIL CASES

Most Civil cases go to County Court eg debt recovery, breach of contract, negligence, bankruptcy.
More serious/complex cases and defamation cases go to court.
In some cases there is a trial by jury in civil court if it involves allegation of fraud/defamation – for reasons of judge being removed.

HOMEWORK READ THE LAW BOOK MCNAES