Pearson Edexcel International A Level · Law (YLA1)

Privity of contract: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 3 written questions with worked solutions. All on Privity of contract.

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Question 1

1 mark

In the contrast between civil and criminal outcomes for the same event (e.g., an assault), what is a 'community order' considered?

Question 2

1 mark

When exploring the use of law in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) compared to Criminal Litigation, which statement best describes the difference in the role of the state?

Question 3

1 mark

Contrast the availability of outcomes in a breach of contract claim where common law Damages are considered an inadequate remedy for the claimant.

Question 4

1 mark

When contrasting the use of law in different contexts, which of the following is a primary difference between a civil remedy and a criminal sanction?

Question 5

1 mark

When contrasting the use of law in a case of Battery, which statement correctly identifies the difference in outcomes between a civil claim and a criminal prosecution?

Question 6

3 marks

In the contrast in the use of law between civil and criminal jurisdictions, identify the difference in the primary objective of the court regarding the outcome for the defendant or respondent.

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Question 7

6 marks

Evaluate the contrast in the use of law when resolving disputes through arbitration versus formal litigation in the civil court system.

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Question 8

5 marks

The contrast in the use of law is often seen in the different ways legal disputes are resolved outside of the courtroom.

(a) Explain the difference between Mediation and Arbitration as methods of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).
(b) Using the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007, identify the structure of the two-tier tribunal system and explain one advantage of using a tribunal over a traditional court.

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