Question

1. In your own words, explain the difference between criminal and civil cases.

2. Explain the key difference between a sanction and a remedy. Provide one example of each to support your response.

Answer 1

1. Civil cases usually involve private disputes between persons or organizations. Criminal cases involve an action that is considered to be harmful to society as a whole

2.The term sanction also can describe disagreement and condemnation. In CRIMINAL LAW, a sanction is the punishment for a criminal offense. In civil litigation, sanctions are slightly different from remedies. A remedy is the relief accorded to a victorious litigant.