Antonio Assaulted Mark After the Two Argued About a Parking

question 31

Multiple Choice

Antonio assaulted Mark after the two argued about a parking space.The District Attorney's office prosecuted Antonio on assault charges.Subsequently,Mark filed a lawsuit against Antonio for money damages.Classify each legal action.

• A)The District Attorney's case was a criminal case;Mark's lawsuit was a civil case.
• B)The District Attorney's case was a civil case.Mark's lawsuit was a criminal case.
• C)Both cases are criminal.
• D)Both cases are civil.

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