Legal Professions
What is the function of a court?
To resolve disputes
If someone steals money, is it civil or criminal?
Criminal
To pay a fee means to…
Pay the court money for issuing a claim
What is consideration?
Something of value exchanged between parties
To write a document means...?
to draft a document
Person accused or sued ...
defendant
If a company breaks a contract, is it civil or criminal?
Civil
To make an order?
Officially state what someone must do
What makes a contract enforceable?
Offer, acceptance, consideration, consent, capacity
What does discharged mean in contract law?
Contract has ended
Who starts a criminal case against someone?
Prosecutor
What is the main difference between civil and criminal law?
Civil = private disputes, Criminal = offense against the state
Listen to both parties and their dispute... what dos it mean?
To hear a case means to
What does “under duress” mean?
Forced to agree
What happens if there is no partnership agreement?
Default legal rules apply
What does “to prosecute” mean?
To start legal proceedings against someone in criminal court
In civil cases, this is the money a court orders one party to pay another to compensate for a loss or injury..?
Damages
What is unlimited liability in partnership?
Partners are personally responsible for debts
What is a contract under seal?
A formal written contract signed and sealed
What does contrary mean?
Opposite to law or agreement
A person who can legally take property when someone does not pay a debt what is this?
bailiff
In criminal law, who brings the case to court?
The state / prosecutor
what doest arrears mean?
unpaid debt or overdue payments
What clauses should be included in a partnership agreement?
Capital contribution, profit sharing, management, dispute resolution, termination
What does enforceable mean?
Legally valid and can be enforced by court