Parts of Civil courts and types of civil cases

A civil case involves disputes between individuals or organizations, while a criminal case involves breaking a law.

A civil case always results in imprisonment, while a criminal case results in monetary compensation.

A civil case is decided by a jury, while a criminal case is decided by a judge.

A civil case is only about property, while a criminal case is only about personal harm.

To resolve disputes outside of court

To punish criminals

To take someone to court

To create new laws

A person being sued for damages

Responsible for answering the complaint

Files the lawsuit

Is charged with the burden of proving the allegations

A legal agreement between two parties

Money owed for causing harm

A lawsuit for breach of contract

A legal term meaning 'to cause harm'