In civil law the party against whom the lawsuit is filed is called...
the defendant.
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Whatb is the standard of proof in a civil case?
On the balance of probabilities
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What is limitation of actions?
A restriction or time limit on when a plaintiff must file a claim in a civil case.
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What is the limitation period for defamation in civil law?
One Year
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In civil law the party who initiates the lawsuit by filing a complaint is called...
the plaintiff
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What is a breech in civil law?
A breach refers to breaking or failing to fulfil a duty.
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Who carries the burden of proof in a civil case?
Plaintiff
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What is the limitation of actions in contract law?
Six Years
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Distingish between the standard of proof in a criminal and civil case.
Criminal; beyond resonable doubt - Civil; On the balance of probabilities
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Name two types of loss in a civil case.
Property damage -Economic or financial loss - Personal injury - Pain and suffering - Loss of amenity
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.......................... refers to a direct link between two events because event 1 caused event 2 to happen.
Causation
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Explain loss in your own words using your own example.
You miss out on something because of another person's actions. Property damage -Economic or financial loss - Personal injury - Pain and suffering - Loss of amen
