Types of civil law
What type of civil law is a set of voluntary promises, enforceable by the law, between parties who agree to do or not do something.
A contract.
How many steps are in a civil case?
6
What is the unlawful killing of another human?
Murder.
How many steps in a criminal case?
8.
Do identical twins have the same finger print?
No.
Type of law that deals with domestic matters.
Family law.
For the second step you must file a what?
A complaint.
Financially secure people often commit this type of crime.
White collar crimes.
What is the first step of having a criminal case?
Arraining someone.
Where is a shrimps heart located in its body?
In its head.
Cases that involve disagreements about property ownership.
Property disputes.
Pretrial discovery is when what happens?
Both sides prepare for trial by checking facts and gathering evidence.
Auto-theft is what type of crime?
Crimes against property.
What percentage of all criminal cases does the process comes to an end with a guilty plea?
About 90%.
What is the strongest muscle in the human body?
The tongue.
Lawsuits filed to collect money to pay for injuries.
Personal Injury.
What happens during mediation?
Each side is given the opportunity to explain its side of the dispute.
Crimes that overlap with another type of crime.
Statutory crimes.
What 3 people does the pretrial process consist of?
The prosecutor, police, and defense lawyer.
Daniel Radcliffe in Harry Potter.
What type of case is where a plaintiff believes they have experienced a loss because of someone else.
Civil Litigation.
If all else fails, the next step for lawsuits is a what?
A trial
Crimes that are usually covered by a simple fine.
Misdemeanors.
How many pleas are there responding to the charges?
4.
What famous building/structure gets taller in the summer?
The Eiffel tower.