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What is the primary purpose of civil law?
What is the primary purpose of civil law?
- To maintain public order and safety
- To punish individuals for crimes against society
- To resolve disputes and provide remedies to the aggrieved party (correct)
- To determine guilt or innocence in criminal cases
In a civil law case, who is typically the party that initiates the lawsuit?
In a civil law case, who is typically the party that initiates the lawsuit?
- The plaintiff (correct)
- The defendant
- The state
- The eyewitness
Which of the following is NOT an example of a civil law case?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a civil law case?
- Theft charges (correct)
- Divorce proceedings
- Defamation claim
- A contract dispute
Who represents the state in a criminal law case in England and Wales?
Who represents the state in a criminal law case in England and Wales?
What role does the victim play in a criminal law case?
What role does the victim play in a criminal law case?
Flashcards
What is Tort?
What is Tort?
An area of law that involves wrongful acts that cause harm to others, leading to legal responsibility for the wrongdoer.
What is Civil Law?
What is Civil Law?
Disputes between individuals, organizations, or both, with the aim of resolving the dispute and providing compensation to the harmed party.
What is Criminal Law?
What is Criminal Law?
Offenses against the state or society as a whole, aimed at maintaining public order and safety by punishing the offender.
Who is the Plaintiff?
Who is the Plaintiff?
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Who is the Defendant?
Who is the Defendant?
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Study Notes
Civil Law
- Deals with disagreements between individuals, organizations, or both
- Aims to resolve disputes and give remedies to the injured party, usually financial compensation or specific action
- Common cases involve contract disagreements, family matters (like divorce), and torts (wrongful acts like negligence or defamation).
- Tort law focuses on wrongful actions causing civil responsibility
- Example: Plaintiff (person making the complaint) versus Defendant (person being accused)
Criminal Law
- Tackles offenses against the state or society
- Goal is maintaining public safety and order by punishing criminal acts
- Aims to punish those who break the law
- Examples include theft, murder, assault, and fraud
- The state (represented by the Crown Prosecution Service in England and Wales) prosecutes the crime
- The victim provides evidence for the case
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