In the Context of the Australian Court System, the Term

question 12

Multiple Choice

In the context of the Australian court system, the term 'jurisdiction' refers to:

• A)the extent of the power and authority conferred upon a court.
• B)the hierarchical structure of the courts.
• C)whether proceedings are criminal or civil in nature.
• D)the burden of proof imposed on the plaintiff to the proceedings.

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Definitions:

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