Read each statement and choose the response that correctly identifies each as either an example of civil or criminal law.
Responses
A A) criminal; B) civil; C) criminal; D) civilA) criminal; B) civil; C) criminal; D) civil
B A) civil; B) criminal; C) civil; and D) civilA) civil; B) criminal; C) civil; and D) civil
C A) criminal; B) civil; C) criminal; D) criminalA) criminal; B) civil; C) criminal; D) criminal
D A) criminal; B) criminal; C) civil; and D) civilA) criminal; B) criminal; C) civil; and D) civil
Statement 1: A person is charged with assault and battery.
Response: A) criminal
Statement 2: A person files a lawsuit against their neighbor for property damage caused by a fallen tree.
Response: B) civil
Statement 3: A company is fined for polluting the environment.
Response: C) criminal
Statement 4: A person is sued for breaching a contract and failing to deliver goods as promised.
Response: B) civil