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The Civil Court Procedure Explained

The Civil Courts operate separately from the Criminal Courts. Civil Courts operate on different rules and procedures. They are designed to decide disputes between one individual (or a company) and another. The Civil Courts generally award compensation to the winner but can make other types of awards.

They are presided over by a Judge sitting alone without a jury. The Claimant (survivor) goes first and presents his/her evidence followed by the Defendant (the person or organisation being sued) Both sides then make closing remarks. The judge then gives his decision. Sometimes the judgment follows days or weeks later, to give the judge time to think.


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