The Relationship Between Criminal Law and Civil Law (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Flashcards
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Purpose of civil law
Purpose of civil law
Protect & uphold individual rights
Remedy
Remedy
Court order to address a wrong
Plaintiff
Plaintiff
Injured party in civil case
Damages
Damages
Monetary payment to compensate for harm/loss
Criminal proof standard
Criminal proof standard
Beyond reasonable doubt
Civil proof standard
Civil proof standard
Balance of probabilities
Party bringing criminal action
Party bringing criminal action
Prosecution (representing the state)
Criminal case outcome type
Criminal case outcome type
Sanction (punishment)
Civil case outcome type
Civil case outcome type
Remedy (restoration/compensation)
One act: criminal & civil
One act: criminal & civil
Yes, same behaviour can trigger both separately