Holly Miller
6/11/20
Bus Law
Online
W1 LIST DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CIVIL LAW V CRIMINAL LAW
1.
Civil law - Private Wrongs -
A. Tort Law: A tort, defined, is a wrongful act that results in harm or injury to another and leads to
civil liability. There are two types of torts, Intentional and Unintentional. Intentional is when the
tortfeasor, or someone who commits the act, knows approximately what the outcome will be
before committing an act. An Unintentional tort, also known as negligence, is when a person
commits an act by accident.
B. Contract Law – The body of law that governs, enforces, and interprets agreements related to
an exchange of goods, services, properties, or money
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This refers to when two parties draw up a
contract for an agreement.
2.
Plaintiff> The plaintiff in a civil case is a person or a business bringing a lawsuit upon another
person, business, or government.
3.
Standard of Proof> Preponderance= 51% culpability.
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