(a) Advise the nature of legal proceedings in each of the following cases (i.e. whether it is criminal or civil) and explain with reason which court/tribunal shall hear the case.

i) Donna has purchased an expensive handbag for HK$14,500 but subsequently found that the quality is inferior but the seller has refused to refund.

ii) Apple has been arrested for the possession of one kilogram of cocaine and has been charged with drug trafficking (). The sentencing, if convicted, should exceed 10 years.

iii) Vera has been stopped by the police for careless driving. 48 iv) Tony has been pursued by the bank for failing to repay the loan in the sum of HK$800,000.

v) Susan left Cyril, his boyfriend, and started a relationship with Kinley. Cyril went to Kinley's home and killed Kinley in a fight. Cyril was arrested and charged with murder. 50 (b) If the parties in (a) above are not satisfied with the rulings of the court/tribunal, which higher court should they appeal to?