BPTC Civil Litigation and Remedies

Question 1

Under the Civil Procedure Rules, what is the standard of proof in civil proceedings?

Accepted Answer

Balance of probabilities

Answer

Beyond reasonable doubt

Answer

Prima facie evidence

Answer

Clear and convincing evidence

Question 2

Which court generally handles civil claims valued between £25,001 and £100,000 in England and Wales?

Accepted Answer

County Court

Answer

Magistrates' Court

Answer

Crown Court

Answer

High Court

Question 3

What is the usual time limit for issuing a claim for personal injury under the Limitation Act 1980?

Accepted Answer

3 years from the date of knowledge

Answer

1 year from the date of injury

Answer

6 years from the date of injury

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12 years from the date of injury

Question 4

Under CPR Part 36, what happens if a claimant fails to beat a defendant's Part 36 offer at trial?

Accepted Answer

The claimant must pay the defendant's costs from the date of expiry of the relevant period

Answer

The claim is automatically dismissed

Answer

The judge must order a retrial

Answer

The defendant receives double damages

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a track to which a civil claim can be allocated under the CPR?

Accepted Answer

Summary track

Answer

Small claims track

Answer

Fast track

Answer

Multi-track

Question 6

What type of injunction is granted without notice to the other party and typically on an urgent basis?

Accepted Answer

Without notice (ex parte) injunction

Answer

Mareva injunction

Answer

Mandatory injunction

Answer

Quia timet injunction