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8 Cards in this Set
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Adv: legal expertise |
Judges sitting in county or high court have acquired experience of the law and legal system over the years. |
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Adv: public funding |
The community legal service oversees the granting of public funding for civil cases. |
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Adv: remedies |
Civil court has the power to award the successful party a variety of remedies. Compensation known as damages may be ordered to be paid from the defendant to the claimant |
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Disadv: lack of technical knowledge |
Judges have limited knowledge of subject matter as it may be technical or obscure in nature. |
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Disadv: slow process |
Despite the civil procedure rules the civil justice system is still slow and delays do occur. |
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Disadv: lack of flexibility |
The parties have little control over the court process and procedure. Evidence at a trial is restricted by technical rules |
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Disadv: need for lawyers |
Due to the complexity of the law lawyers are required by parties. |
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Disadv: General cost |
Parties must pay fees which can run into hundreds of pounds, to the court when commencing a claim |
