Case 3-1 Johnny and Martin Are in a Bar Drinking Beer and Beer

question 102

Multiple Choice

Case 3-1
Johnny and Martin are in a bar drinking beer and talking. Sharon walks in and starts talking to Johnny. Martin gets jealous because he was engaged to be married to Sharon and they only recently broke up. Martin gets so mad that he starts to yell at Johnny. He then swings at Johnny and misses. Martin falls to the ground and passes out. Johnny gets so mad that he stabs Martin in the back and kills him.
-Martin's family believes that Johnny should be held responsible for this crime. They request monetary damages to compensate for the wrong that has been committed. What type of law covers this request?

• A) administrative law
• B) case law
• C) civil law
• D) criminal law

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