Across
- 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'.
Down
- 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.