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Law and Criminal Procedure — Quiz

Question 10 • American Government/Civics

In a civil court case, the plaintiff is the person who

Answer
A
was wrongly harmed by someone who committed a tort.
B
has committed a tort that has wrongly harmed someone else.
C
goes on trial for potentially committing a felony or misdemeanor.
D
claims that a suspect has committed a felony or misdemeanor.

Explanation

In a civil case, the plaintiff is the person who brings a lawsuit, usually claiming that another person caused them harm. A tort is a civil wrong, so choice A best describes the plaintiff. The person accused of causing the harm is the defendant, not the plaintiff.

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