The answer to Sunday's question is c) Pre-Action Protocol. Well done to everyone who got it right. Here is our definition:
Pre-Action Protocol (noun): Some types of claims, for example personal injury and defamation claims, must follow a specific pre-action protocol. This means that they have to follow special rules in the Civil Procedure Rules before issuing a claim. The pre-action protocols are designed to encourage openness and an early exchange of information to assist a negotiated settlement before the need for litigation. Under the pre-action protocols both parties must exchange information in relation to the dispute, open discussions for settlement and try to avoid bringing proceedings. Associated Words: Civil Procedure Rules (noun), Defamation (noun), Dispute (noun), Litigation (noun), To Negotiate (verb), Personal Injury (noun), To Settle (verb).
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Wednesday 30 April 2014
Sunday 27 April 2014
Quiz time Sunday 27th April 2014 :)
Hi All, legal English quiz time ! What is the name of the procedure that claimants must follow before issuing a civil claim in England and Wales:
a) Letter before action
b) Overriding Objective
c) Pre-Action Protocol
d) Due Process
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a) Letter before action
b) Overriding Objective
c) Pre-Action Protocol
d) Due Process
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Wednesday 23 April 2014
Answer to Sunday's quiz :)
The answer to Sunday's question is b) default judgment. Well done to everyone who got it right :) Just in case you weren't sure, here's a reminder from us:
Default Judgment (noun): This is a ruling by the court that means that one party wins the case because of a failure to act or a lack of response from the other party. It is common for a claimant to be granted default judgment (also known as judgment in default) when a defendant does not respond to a claim. Associated Words: Claim (noun), Claimant (noun), Defendant (noun), To Be Granted Judgment in Default (collocation).
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Default Judgment (noun): This is a ruling by the court that means that one party wins the case because of a failure to act or a lack of response from the other party. It is common for a claimant to be granted default judgment (also known as judgment in default) when a defendant does not respond to a claim. Associated Words: Claim (noun), Claimant (noun), Defendant (noun), To Be Granted Judgment in Default (collocation).
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Sunday 20 April 2014
Legal English quiz :)
Hi All, legal English quiz time: What is the legal English phrase for an order made by the court because one party has failed to follow procedure (for example, a defendant failing to file a defence):
a) summary judgment
b) default judgment
c) strike-out application
d) injunction
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a) summary judgment
b) default judgment
c) strike-out application
d) injunction
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Wednesday 16 April 2014
Answer to Sunday's quiz (13 April 2014)
Hi All, the answer to Sunday's quiz was c) to dissent. Well done everyone who got it right. Here is our definition:
To Dissent (verb): This verb is used with judgments of the court. A dissenting judgment is a judgment from a judge that does not agree with the majority decision of the other judges in that case. For instance, in the Court of Appeal it is usual for three judges to hear the case. Two of the judges may find in favour of the appellant, and so by a majority the appellant wins the case. However, one judge may not agree with the other two judges and decides against the appellant. This judge is called a dissenting judge and his judgment is called a dissenting judgment. His judgment does not have any effect because he is in the minority, but it is made public that he disagrees with the majority of the court. The appellant would still win the case, even if there is a dissenting judgment. Dissenting judgments can arise because the judges disagree on a point of law or the interpretation of a precedent. Associated Words: Dissented (past simple), Dissented (3rd form), Dissenting (adjective), Court of Appeal (noun), Judge (person), Judgment (noun).
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To Dissent (verb): This verb is used with judgments of the court. A dissenting judgment is a judgment from a judge that does not agree with the majority decision of the other judges in that case. For instance, in the Court of Appeal it is usual for three judges to hear the case. Two of the judges may find in favour of the appellant, and so by a majority the appellant wins the case. However, one judge may not agree with the other two judges and decides against the appellant. This judge is called a dissenting judge and his judgment is called a dissenting judgment. His judgment does not have any effect because he is in the minority, but it is made public that he disagrees with the majority of the court. The appellant would still win the case, even if there is a dissenting judgment. Dissenting judgments can arise because the judges disagree on a point of law or the interpretation of a precedent. Associated Words: Dissented (past simple), Dissented (3rd form), Dissenting (adjective), Court of Appeal (noun), Judge (person), Judgment (noun).
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Sunday 13 April 2014
Legal English Quiz: 13 April 2014
Hi everyone. Legal English quiz time: What verb is used when a judge does not agree with the verdict of the other majority judges?
a) to disagree
b) to distinguish
c) to dissent
d) to reverse
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a) to disagree
b) to distinguish
c) to dissent
d) to reverse
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Wednesday 9 April 2014
Answer to quiz Saturday 5th April 2014
The answer to Saturday's question is a) stay of proceedings. Here is our definition taken from "Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution: Vocabulary Series":
Stay of Proceedings (noun): This is an order from the court that the proceedings are stopped for a period of time. It is common for claims to be stayed for a certain length of time, but it is also possible for proceedings to be stayed indefinitely. Indefinitely means that there is no specific time limit. Stays are also sometimes known as ‘Tomlin Orders’, named after the judge who introduced the concept to the courts. Associated Words: Claim (noun), Order (noun), Proceedings (noun).
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Stay of Proceedings (noun): This is an order from the court that the proceedings are stopped for a period of time. It is common for claims to be stayed for a certain length of time, but it is also possible for proceedings to be stayed indefinitely. Indefinitely means that there is no specific time limit. Stays are also sometimes known as ‘Tomlin Orders’, named after the judge who introduced the concept to the courts. Associated Words: Claim (noun), Order (noun), Proceedings (noun).
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Saturday 5 April 2014
Legal English quiz time! 5th April 2014
Hi everyone, legal English quiz time! What is the legal English phrase used to describe the situation when the process of a claim is stopped for a temporary period of time:
a) stay of proceedings
b) standstill agreement
c) adjournment
d) delay of proceedings
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a) stay of proceedings
b) standstill agreement
c) adjournment
d) delay of proceedings
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Wednesday 2 April 2014
Answer to quiz 29th March 2014
The answer to Saturday's quiz is d) on the balance of probabilities. The standard of proof for criminal litigation is beyond reasonable doubt. Here is our definition of balance of probabilities taken from "Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution: Vocabulary Series" available on Amazon.
Balance of Probabilities (noun): This is the standard of proof that the claimant must satisfy to be successful in their claim. This means that in civil litigation a claimant must prove their claim is more likely to have happened than not. It is a completely different standard of proof from criminal law, where the standard of proof is to be sure of the guilt of the defendant. This was previously known as beyond reasonable doubt. Associated Words: Case (noun), Claim (noun), Claimant (noun), Defendant (noun), Standard of Proof (noun).
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Balance of Probabilities (noun): This is the standard of proof that the claimant must satisfy to be successful in their claim. This means that in civil litigation a claimant must prove their claim is more likely to have happened than not. It is a completely different standard of proof from criminal law, where the standard of proof is to be sure of the guilt of the defendant. This was previously known as beyond reasonable doubt. Associated Words: Case (noun), Claim (noun), Claimant (noun), Defendant (noun), Standard of Proof (noun).
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