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11 Cards in this Set
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Burden of Proof
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the responsibility to prove one's case on a balance of probability (civil) or beyond a reasonable doubt (criminal)
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Balance of Probability
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the weighing of evidence to decide which version of events is more likely
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Liable
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legally responsible
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Civil Law - Jury
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6 people, majority wins
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Crim Law - Jury
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12 people, unanimous
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Civil Law - The Goal
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to resolve a dispute
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Crim Law - The Goal
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to press criminal charges against guilty
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Civil Law - Burden of Proof
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lies on plaintiff
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Crim Law - Burden of Proof
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lies on crown attorney
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Civil Law - End Game
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may find defendant liable, and assign compensation to plaintiff, or dismiss the case
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Crim Law - End Game
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may find defendant guilty and sentence them accordingly, or not guilty and let them go
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