Civil penalties (overview) Flashcards
1
Q
What is a civil penalty?
A
When parties take action in civil court
Civil penalties are typically monetary fines imposed by a court as a result of a civil lawsuit.
2
Q
Who is the plaintiff in a civil case?
A
The person who filed the suit
The plaintiff is the party that brings a legal action against another party in a court of law.
3
Q
Who is the defendant in a civil case?
A
The person being sued
The defendant is the individual or entity being accused or sued in a court of law.
4
Q
Who should the DBPR refer possible criminal violations to?
A
The state attorney general’s office
5
Q
The FREC cannot take action against a licensee’s license until the criminal case has ___
A
been completed and a verdict established
