Battery

Any proof legally presented at a trial

An official decision, as one by a judge on a debated point of law

In ____________ law, the case is filed by a private party.

Which type of law deals with the disputes between individuals, organizations, or between the two, in which compensation is awarded to the victim?

Mischief

A sum of money for detriment or injury sustained

The legal responsibility of someone for his / her action

In criminal law, only the ______________ may appeal a court's verdict. The prosecution is not allowed to appeal.

The purpose of which type of law is to maintain the stability of the state and society by punishing offenders and deterring them and others from offending?

Theft

Bring a case against someone

To apply for review of a case or particular issue to a higher tribunal

In cases of criminal law, the burden of proof lies with the _______________ in order to prove that the defendant is guilty.

The burden of proof lies with the plaintiff in which type of law?

Breach of contract

A typical case whose court decision may be interpreted as a precedent for application in future similar cases

Take a case to a law court so that a decision can be made

The plaintiff’s claim was dismissed, meaning she was _______________.

Is the standard of proof higher in civil or criminal cases?

Personal injury

Law established by judicial decisions in particular cases, instead of by legislative action

Anything that is defamatory or that maliciously or damagingly misrepresents

In the US, a defendant in a criminal case is entitled to _______________, and if he or she can't afford one, the state must provide one.

"The preponderance of the evidence" is the standard of proof for which type of law?