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Which type of law aims to compensate individuals who suffer harm as a result of the actions of others?
Which type of law aims to compensate individuals who suffer harm as a result of the actions of others?
- Criminal law
- Contract law
- Tort law (correct)
- Civil law
What is the main difference between tort law and criminal law?
What is the main difference between tort law and criminal law?
- Tort law deals with civil wrongs, while criminal law deals with criminal wrongs (correct)
- Tort law only applies to contractual obligations, while criminal law applies to all obligations
- Tort law aims to punish individuals, while criminal law aims to compensate individuals
- Tort law is based on Roman law, while criminal law is based on customary Eng
In which legal system does tort law largely derive from Roman law?
In which legal system does tort law largely derive from Roman law?
- Common law jurisdictions
- Both common law and civil law jurisdictions
- Neither common law nor civil law jurisdictions
- Civil law jurisdictions (correct)
Which type of law provides civil remedies after breach of a duty that arises from a contract?
Which type of law provides civil remedies after breach of a duty that arises from a contract?
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Can a wrongful act result in both a civil lawsuit and a criminal prosecution?
Can a wrongful act result in both a civil lawsuit and a criminal prosecution?
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