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Which one of the following distinctions between civil law and criminal law is correct?
In criminal law the State prosecutes the accused for an offence against society, whereas in civil law the aggrieved person brings the suit for a remedy. The other options reverse the aims of the two branches, the standard of proof, or overstate the bar on compounding.
- ACivil law aims chiefly at punishing the wrongdoer, while criminal law aims at compensation to the victim
- BIn criminal law the State prosecutes the accused, while in a civil case the aggrieved person sues for a remedyCorrect
- CCriminal cases can never be compounded by the parties, while civil cases can always be
- DStandard of proof is higher in civil cases than in criminal cases
Explanation
In criminal cases the wrong is treated as against society and the State prosecutes. In civil cases the aggrieved party sues for compensation or other relief. The first option reverses the aims. The proof standard is higher in criminal cases (beyond reasonable doubt). Some offences can be compounded.
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