Which of the following is NOT true of arbitration:

1.   ?    It is almost always cheaper than court proceedings
2.   ?    It can offer more flexibility than court proceedings
3.   ?    Unlike court proceedings, arbitration proceedings can be kept confidential
4.   ?    As with court proceedings, the outcome is binding on the parties

What is a garnishee order?

1.   ?    An order preventing the defendant from selling any of his property until the amount owed to the claimant has been paid
2.   ?    An order against the defendant’s bank or some other person holding money belonging to the defendant requiring payment of that money to e.g. the claimant\
3.   ?    An order allowing the claimant (or bailiffs acting on his behalf) to seize the defendant’s property and sell it to pay off the amount owed to the claimant
4.   ?    An order requiring the defendant’s employer to pay some of the defendant’s salary direct to the claimant in order to pay off the amount owed

You have injured your leg in an accident at work and wish to sue your employer. Your claim for compensation is worth £150,000. In which court would you start your claim?

1.   ?    The County Court
2.   ?    The High Court
3.   ?    The Magistrates Court
4.   ?    The Crown Court

Which track do you think your case would be assigned to?

1.   ?    The small claims track
2.   ?    The fast track
3.   ?    The multi-track

If your case raises a point of EU law, which European court could become involved ?

1.   ?    The European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg (ECtHR)
2.   ?    The European Supreme Court in Brussels (ESC)
3.   ?    The European Central Court in Brussels (ECC)
4.   ?    The European Court of Justice in Luxembourg (ECJ)

What is a counterclaim?

1.   ?    An argument put forward by the defendant as to why the claimant’s case is wrong
2.   ?    A claim that can be processed “over the counter” i.e. by looking at paperwork only, without the need for a full trial before a judge
3.   ?    A claim made by the defendant against the claimant (which may be offset against any damages award in favour of the claimant

You are prosecuted for drink driving. Where would your trial most probably take place ?

1.   ?    The County Court
2.   ?    The High Court
3.   ?    The Magistrates Court
4.   ?    The Crown Court

Which of the following is NOT true of tribunals:

1.   ?    They tend to be reserved for cases involving specialist areas of law
2.   ?    They can deal with both criminal and civil proceedings
3.   ?    They often have a more informal procedure than courts