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Define criminal law |
In criminal law, a person found guilty of a crime is punished by either a prison sentence or fine paid to the government. |
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Define civil law |
In civil law, a private party eg. A corporate or individual or person, files a lawsuit and becomes a plantiff and the person against whom the civil action is brought is called the defendant. |
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Name the difference between civil and crimal law |
One of the most fundamental differences between civil and criminal law is the notion of punishment. |
