UNIT 4 - LEGAL STUDIES
AOS1–CRIMINAL CASES & CIVIL DISPUTES
REVISION
VCAA- 2006
1. Recently a critic of the Australian legal system commented that a hierarchy of courts is not
necessary. Outline one reason to justify the existence of the court hierarchy. – 1 mark
3. George and Sarah are partners in a large construction business and they are involved in a
dispute with a property developer. Their solicitor advises them that they might have to
commence litigation in the Supreme Court.
a. Outline the original civil jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.- 1 mark
VCAA- 2007
6. Bruce, aged 18, has been charged with breaking into a house and stealing a plasma television.
He has decided to plead .not guilty. to the charge and have it heard in the Magistrates. Court.
His friend, Danni, tells him that
 Bruce could have this case tried in another court if he wanted to; and
 If Bruce is convicted in the Magistrates. Court, there is more than one possible appeal
available to him.
Do you agree with Danni’s advice? Give reasons for your answer.- 3 marks
VCAA- 2008
2. David has just lost his civil action in the County Court. He has had difficulty reading his
judgment, and does not understand why the judge has interpreted a Victorian Act of
Parliament.
b. David wants to appeal the outcome of his case. In which court would the appeal be
heard? – 1 mark
3. Describe one function of the Coroner’s Court. – 1 mark
VCAA- 2009
3. The Marital Status Act 2009 has just been passed by the Victorian Parliament.
b. If the constitutional validity of the Martial Status Act 2009 was challenged, identify the court
that would hear this matter. Outline one aspect of its appellate jurisdiction.
– 2 marks