Civil Law Foundations Quiz

A dispute between two parties is classified under law as..

• Civil

• Criminal

The person bringing the action in civil law is called the....

• Plaintiff

• Prosecutor

Which of the following are remedies under civil law?

• Damages

• Prison

• Community service

• Injunctions

The party defending the suit in civil law is called the...

• Plaintiff

• Accused

• Defendant

The onus or burden of proof in a civil case lies with...

• The Plaintiff

• The Defendant

• The Accused

• The Prosecution

The standard of proof in a civil case is...

• Beyond reasonable doubt

• On the balance of probabilities

Does a civil case require a jury?

• Yes

• No

• Optional

Who is required to pay damages in an unsuccessful civil suit?

• Plaintiff

• Defendant

A person contesting a will is a...

• Civil suit

• Criminal trial

Identify which of the following are areas of civil law.

• Taxation

• Employment

• Negligence

• Contract