Which of the Following Is Indicative of a Case Involving

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is indicative of a case involving civil law?

• A)The state or government prosecutes a person accused of murder on behalf of the people.
• B)The plaintiff is required to prove the defendant's guilt "beyond a reasonable doubt."
• C)The defendant and plaintiff both claim ownership to the same plot of land.
• D)The plaintiff is required to prove their case by a "preponderance of the evidence."

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