Question

Describe the difference in the purpose and naming process of a criminal case and a civil case.

Gina Brown injures herself on a saw left on the sidewalk of a neighbor's house. She sues the neighbor, James Blue, for negligence. The title of this __________ lawsuit would be __________.
A.
civil, James Blue v. Gina Brown
B.
criminal, Gina Brown v. James Blue
C.
civil, Gina Brown v. James Blue
D.
criminal, James Blue v. Gina Brown

Answer 1

A criminal case is a case in which the plaintiff is society, so the court cases often start with “The People of...” or “The State of...” v. The Defendant. The defendant’s name is used in the name of court cases. Since the plaintiff is a society, it is the government that pays for the prosecuting attorney. The purpose of a criminal case is the prosecution and punishment of a criminal. In civil cases, the names of individuals, groups, or organizations are used. Since the person suing has chosen to begin a lawsuit, the plaintiff is responsible for paying for his/her own counsel. The purpose of a civil suit is compensation for losses or wrongdoing.

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