Deck 4: Finding Cases

Question 1

How would you cite a case that was reported in the second volume of the Queen's Bench reports for 1956 at page 412?

A) (1956) 2 QB 412
B) [1956] 2 QB 412
C) QB vol 2 p 412 (1956)
D) [1956] QB 2.412

Answer 1

B
Explanation: [1956] 2 QB 412 is correct.

Question 2

The abbreviation used in the neutral citation system for the Supreme Court is ______.

Answer 2

UKSC
Explanation: The prefix 'UK' is used for the Supreme Court (and its predecessor the House of Lords) and the Privy Council; 'EW' is used for the lower courts.

Question 3

'The neutral citation for the 106th case heard by the Court of Appeal in 2006 is (2006) EWCA Civ 2006.' Is this statement true or false?

Answer 3

False
Explanation: In the neutral citation system, years are placed in square brackets.

Question 4

Which ONE of the following is the main problem with the European Court Reports?

A) They are only published in French.
B) They are not available online.
C) There is a delay in publication.
D) They only contain summaries of the case.

Question 5

'European Court Reports cases that were heard in the Court of First Instance carry the citation ECR-I.' Is this statement true or false?

Question 6

'The Common Market Law Reports are not official reports.' Is this statement true or false?