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Civil Law vs. Criminal Law

Question 6 • Fall 24 American Government/Civics IC

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 __________.

Answer
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

Explanation

This is a civil lawsuit because Gina is seeking a legal remedy from her neighbor for an injury caused by alleged negligence, rather than the government prosecuting a crime. The person who brings the lawsuit is named first, so the title is Gina Brown v. James Blue. Therefore, the best answer is C, “civil, Gina Brown v. James Blue.”

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