Types of Civil law
What is a contract
a set of voluntary promises that can be enforced by the law
What is the person called who brings the charges in a lawsuit
Plaintiff
What is a Petty Offense?
Minor crimes like parking illegally, littering, disturbing the peace.
How many steps are there in a criminal case?
What is the only continent without deserts?
Europe
What are some different types of civil laws?
Property Law, Family Law.
What is the person called whom a lawsuit is being brought against?
Defendant
What is a Misdemeanor?
More serious crimes like vandilism, simple assult, stealing inexpensive items.
How does a criminal case begin?
By investigation and arrest
What are dollar bills made out of?
Linen and cotton
Any wrongful act other than breach of contract is called..
A tort
How many steps are there in a civil case?
6
What is a Felony?
Serious crimes like burglary, kidnapping, arson.
What is an indictment
A formal criminal charge?
What was the first pixar movie?
Toy story
What are some of the things that family law deals with?
Marriage, divorce, child custody issues.
What is the first thing you have to do in a civil case?
Hire a lawyer
What is the highest punishment for a felony?
Death
How do about 90 percent of criminal cases come to an end?
Plea bargaining
What year was the first iphone released?
2007
What are the two major catigoes of torts?
Intentional, and Negligence.
How big is the jury for civil trials?
6 to 12 people
How could Misdemenors become felonies?
What is a sentance?
The punishment to be imposed on the offender
What is the most popular car color in the US
White