Legal Crossword

4. An official who hears and judges minor court cases.
6. Something against the law.
7. The person charged for committing a crime.
10. A civil or criminal proceeding at law or in equity.
13. Decision in civil or criminal court case; guilty or not guilty.
14. A type of civil action where one party causes harm through failure to uphold a reasonable duty of care to a 'neighbour'.

1. The party who initiates or commences a civil action against another party.
2. Judge/jury viewing evidence and deciding a verdict.
3. Someone who was forced to flee their country.
5. Releasing the accused while awaiting trial.
8. When one party causes another to lose reputation.
9. When the defendant receives fine to the plaintiff.
11. Interprets and applies the laws made by parliament; in Australia this role is fulfilled by the high court and other courts.
12. The person accused of a crime.