Civil Rights and Liabilities Flashcards
1
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Civil Law
A
- plaintiff
- prove by a preponderance of the evidence (51%)
- found liable or responsible
2
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Criminal Law
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- governments responsibility
- proof beyond a reasonable doubt
- found guilty
3
Q
Civil Liability
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The potential responsibility for payment of damages, and sometimes for other court-enforced conditions, in a civil lawsuit
4
Q
Tort
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- legal duty owed
- breach of duty
- damage resulting in injury
- breach of duty is cause of injury
5
Q
Qualified Immunity
A
if you are civilly sued at the federal level this is what protects you
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