A Major Difference Between a Tort Case and a Criminal

question 29

Multiple Choice

A major difference between a tort case and a criminal case is that ________.

• A)Only in tort cases are defendants guaranteed the right to counsel.
• B)The standard of proof in most tort cases is preponderance of the evidence, whereas in criminal cases it is beyond a reasonable doubt.
• C)Jury verdicts must be unanimous only in tort cases.

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Definitions:

Paid Labor

Work performed in exchange for monetary compensation.

Unpaid Labor

Work that is not compensated financially, often seen in the context of domestic duties or volunteer services.

Expressive Tasks

The emotional work necessary to support family members.

Second Shift

The phenomenon where working individuals, especially women, take on the majority of household and caregiving duties after their paid workday ends.