Civil Law: High or County court
- Person who starts case is the CLAIMANT whose rights have been affected.
- Rulings LIABLE or NOT LIABLE
- Standard of proof is BALANCE OF PROBABILITIES
Criminal Law: Magistrates or Crown Court
- Person who starts case is the PROSECUTOR, usually the state
- Rulings GUILTY or NOT GUILTY
- Standard of proof is BEYOND REASONABLE DOUBT
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