Types of Law
This type of law involves written laws made by government (Bills and laws passed by Parliment).
Statute Law
A legal process where someone seeks compensation for harm.
Civil lawsuit.
These individuals investigate incidents and may lay charges but do not prosecute.
Police.
Negligence
Threatening someone with harm without consent (but never physically touching them) is known as
Assault
This type of law is based on previous court decisions which shape future laws.
Common law.
The burden of proof required in criminal court.
What is beyond a reasonable doubt.
These individuals enforce health regulations and may close unsafe facilities.
Inspectors / By-law officers.
The first thing a plaintiff must prove in a negligence case
That a duty of care was owed
Touching someone without consent
This type of law deals with agreements between individuals.
Contract Law
The burden of proof required in civil court
Balance of probabilities
This person represents the government in criminal cases.
Crown attorney
Failure to meet the standard of care is...
Breach of duty
This type of consent is given verbally or clearly communicated
Expressed consent
This type of law deals with agreements between individuals.
Tort law.
A proceeding used to investigate causes of death
Inquest
This person presides over court and makes decisions.
Judge
The 3 things that must be present to prove negligence
1. Duty of care
2. Standard of care
3. Damages caused as a result
(ABCD) (A Breach in the Duty must Cause Damages)
This type of consent is assumed when a person is unconscious
Implied consent
This type of law deals with offences punishable by the state.
Criminal law.
This court decides if someone is guilty of a criminal offence.
Criminal court.
This group determines facts based on evidence in some cases and are all volunteers
Jury
Which type of law does negligence fall under?
Tort
A conscious patron refuses care but a lifeguard insists on giving them mouth to mouth and proceeds to do so. What could the lifeguard be sued for?
Battery.