Pearson Edexcel International A Level · Law (YLA1)

Formation of contract: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 4 written questions with worked solutions. All on Formation of contract.

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Question 1

1 mark

When a single act results in both a criminal prosecution and a civil claim, what is the primary difference regarding the standard of proof required in the respective courts?

Question 2

1 mark

A defendant is found guilty of robbery under the Theft Act 1968. How might the criminal court address the victim's financial loss while acknowledging the potential for separate civil proceedings?

Question 3

1 mark

In a civil trial for personal injury, the claimant seeks to use the defendant’s previous conviction for dangerous driving as evidence. According to Section 11 of the Civil Evidence Act 1968, what is the legal effect of this conviction in the civil proceedings?

Question 4

1 mark

If a person intentionally breaks a shop window, they may be charged under the Criminal Damage Act 1971. What is a likely civil outcome for the shop owner in this event?

Question 5

1 mark

In English Law, why might a victim of a crime prefer to seek a civil remedy in addition to the criminal prosecution of the offender?

Question 6

3 marks

Contrast the standard of proof required in a criminal trial with the standard used in a civil court case.

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Question 7

3 marks

Explain one way in which the overlap between civil and criminal outcomes from the same event occurs when a victim of a crime seeks financial recovery.

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Question 8

3 marks

How does the overlap between civil and criminal outcomes affect the burden of proof if a single act of physical assault leads to both a prosecution and a civil claim?

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Question 9

4 marks

A single act can lead to the overlap between civil and criminal outcomes. Consider a scenario where a person is injured in a shop due to a slippery floor.

(a) Identify the civil terminology for the party bringing the claim and the party defending it.
(b) Compare the standard of proof required if the shop owner is sued for negligence versus if they are prosecuted for a health and safety criminal offence.

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