Types of Civil Law
What is a contract?
a set of voluntary promises, enforceable by the law, between parties who agree to do or not do something.
What is a plaintiff?
The person who brings charges in a lawsuit, called the complaint.
What is the criminal justice system?
The system of state and federal courts, judges, lawyers, police, and prisons that has the responsibility for enforcing criminal law.
What do police need in order to start an investigation?
A valid arrest warrant.
How often does a world cup happen?
Every 4 years
What is an offer?
A promise that something will or will not happen.
What is a defendant?
The person against whom the suit is brought.
What is a petty offense?
Minor crimes such as parking illegally, littering, disturbing the peace, minor trespassing, and driving beyond the speed limit
When is the defendant not usually asked to enter a plea?
When the crime is a felony.
What is a puskas award?
Award for best solo goal or shot of the year.
What is Property Law?
An important type of civil law deals with the use and ownership of property.
What do you need in order to start a lawsuit?
A lawyer
What is a misdemeanor?
More serious crimes like vandalism, simple assault, stealing inexpensive items, writing bad checks for modest amounts, being drunk and disorderly, and so.
Where will federal and some state court cases go?
To a grand jury
What is the golden ball trophy called?
Ballon D'or
What is Family Law?
Another branch of civil law that deals with the relationships among family members.
What is discovery?
Both sides prepare for trial by checking facts and gathering evidence to support their case.
What is a felony?
Serious crimes such as burglary, kidnapping, arson, rape, fraud, forgery, manslaughter, or murder.
What does plea bargaining do?
Make the process of criminal cases end with a guilty plea.
Who won the 2010 World Cup?
Spain
What is a tort?
Any wrongful act, other than breach of contract, for which the injured party has the right to sue for damages in a civil court.
What is an affidavit?
A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court.
What does the Government do in a criminal law case?
The government charges someone with a crime and is always the prosecution.
What is a sentence?
The punishment to be imposed on the offender.
Who is the G.O.A.T?
Lionel Messi