Match the words (1-5) with the definitions (A-E)

1 civil law

2 monetary damages

3 negligence

4 tort law

5 probate

A the branch of law dealing with disputes between individuals or

organizations

B a sum paid to compensate for loss or injury

C law dealing with compensation for injury

D the legal act of dealing with dead people’s property

E the legal concept of not using a level of care that prevents injuries

4. What word is similar in meaning to the underlined part?

1 The travel company forgot to book Gayle’s hotel, so she got

$500 to make up for the wrongdoing.

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2 Harry decided to make a legal claim for money against his

workplace because the machinery was faulty.

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3 The company had to pay $3,000 in compensation and $10,000

in fees meant as punishment.

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4 The chemical company was given an official order to stop

against dumping chemicals.

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5 The attorney was able to prove that the company had

r esponsibility for an accident.

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Listen and read the text again. What will the successful

applicant deal with?

Listen to an interviewer talking to a job candidate.

Are the following statements true or false?

1 The candidate filed injunctions in his previous position.

2 Nearly three quarters of the candidate’s clients have been

awarded damages.

3 The candidate has experience in probate cases.