Chapter 1 Flashcards
1
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Plaintiff
A
The individual suing
2
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Defendant
A
The individual being sued
3
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Civil Law
A
Private Parties (emotional distress, physical conduct, defamation, discrimination)
Damages (Money/Compensation)
claims are proven by lower standards of proof, such as the preponderance of the evidence
¾ of the jury need to agree
Liable or Not Liable
4
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Criminal Law
A
Government (state, fed)
Confinement (punishment)
Burden of Proof
Beyond a reasonable doubt
12 out of 12 Jury need to agree
Guilty or Not Guilty
5
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Functions of the law
A
- Protect rights
- Maintain order
- Holds people (businesses) accountable
- Resolve Disputes
- Social justice
6
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Statues
A
Laws created by congress or state legislature.
7
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Case Law
A
Decisions made by judges
8
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Common law
A
body of law created by judges
