Civil Law Proceedings

The _________ brings charges against the defendant in a civil case.

• Plaintiff

• Prosecution

• Judge

• Defendant

______ is when both sides, the plaintiff and defendant present the evidence gathered.

• Evidence finding

• Pre Trial discovery

• Grand Jury

• Arraignment

In a civil trial, the judge or jury can determine the outcome of a case.

• True

• False

Most civil cases are determined out of court. ______ is when the two sides meet with their lawyers to determine the outcome of the dispute.

• Arbitration

• Settle out of court

• Trial

• Mediation

Most civil cases are settled out of court. ______ is when a third party determines the outcome of a case.

• Arbitration

• Out of court settlement

• Judge

• Meditation

The Standard of Proof in a civil case is based on which side has the best or most evidence to prove their case and is known as the preponderance of evidence.

• True

• False