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What is the primary purpose of civil law?
What is the primary purpose of civil law?
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?
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?
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?
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What role does the victim play in a criminal law case?
What role does the victim play in a criminal law case?
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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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Description
This quiz covers the fundamental differences between civil law and criminal law. It discusses how civil law resolves disputes among individuals and addresses personal injury claims, while criminal law focuses on offenses against society and public safety. Test your knowledge on key terms and examples from both legal areas.
