Differences In Civil And Criminal Court Flashcards
What is the purpose of law in civil court
Restore the injured party to original position
Who is the person starting the case in civil law
Claimant
What are the courts in civil law
County high courts
Who has the burden of proof in civil law
The claimant
What is the standard of proof in civil court
Balance of possibilities
Who decides the verdict in civil court
The judge
What can the verdict be in civil court
Liable/not liable
What are the powers of the court in civil court
Order D to pay C damages
What is the purpose of law in criminal court
Maintain order
Punish guilty
Protect innocent
Who starts the case in criminal law
The police
What are the courts in criminal law
Magistrates and crown courts
Who has the burden of proof in criminal law
The prosection
What is the standard of proof in criminal court
Beyond reasonable doubt
Who decides the verdict in criminal law
Magistrates and jury
What are the verdicts in criminal law
Guilty or not guilty
