Monday 09/30 civil law

Question 1

what does civil law seek to determine instead of guilt?

Answer 1

Finding who hurt someone else and to what extent
- monetary damages

Question 2

punitive damages

Answer 2

your breach of duty was so egregious that punishment is in order
- long term suffering through extensive negligence
- usually, money is awarded to victim

Question 3

LOSS OF CONSORTION

Answer 3

having to rely on someone else to do your daily activities
loss of an intangible benefit.

Question 4

Can there be both a civil and criminal case

Answer 4

yes

Question 5

Can they plead the fifth

Answer 5

yes but they still have to be involved in the case unlike in criminal trials

Question 6

What are two things defense have to prove

Answer 6

• there was no duty or responsibility
• there was a responsibility, but victim is at fault for certain aspects.