Which of the following cases laid down the foundation of the neighbour principle?

Select one:

a.

Heaven v Pender

b.

Balfour V Balfour

c.

Bourhill v Young

d.

Donoghue v Stevenson

A business owner may defame (bring bad name) another business without fear of successful legal action if the statement

Select one:

a.

improves business profits

b.

is a lie

c.

is the truth

d.

improves business efficiency

Theother statements of the law made in a judgment which are not relevant to the decision but can be persuasive precedent are called as?

Select one:

a.

Ratio Decidendi

b.

Obiter dicta

c.

Mischief Rule

d.

Statute Law

What kind of contact must the plaintiff prove as an element of the tort of battery

Select one:

a.

Any contact without the plaintiff's consent

b.

Harmful or Offensive contact

c.

A contact causing some injury, however slight

d.

Violent contact

Alternative dispute resolution includes courts as a forum for dispute settlement

Select one:

True

False

A plaintiff (under civil law) has the burden of proof and must establish their case "beyond reasonable doubt".

Select one:

True

False

The principle of separation of power aims to:

Select one:

a.

Ensure parliament maintains control of the legal system

b.

Limit the powers of any one state to impose harsh penalties on its citizens

c.

Ensure that authority is evenly divided between parliament, the judiciary and executive

d.

Enable state and federal governments to share law-making powers

A precedent made in the High Court must be followed by all the Supreme Courts in Australia

Select one:

True

False

Common law (judge made law) is superior to Statute law (law made by parliament)

Select one:

True

False