U2 AOS1 Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What is civil law?
A
the infringement of people’s rights
2
Q
What are the 4 main purposes of civil law?
A
- Provide a way for dispute resolution
- Restore the injured party back to their original position
- Achieve social cohesion by providing guidelines of acceptable behavior between individuals and groups
- Protect the rights of individuals and place responsibility on others to not infringe those rights
3
Q
To establish most civil actions, the plaintiff must prove:
A
- Breach
- Loss
- Causation
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