When an Individual Has Decided to Pursue a Civil Case

question 29

Multiple Choice

When an individual has decided to pursue a civil case, he or she generally must hire an attorney to help initiate the proceedings, to conduct necessary inquiries and investigations, and ultimately to present the case in court. This is an example of which characteristic of civil justice?

• A) Civil justice processes do not require that a crime has been committed
• B) The civil justice process is initiated by individuals
• C) The agents responsible for pursuing civil justice lawsuits are private attorneys
• D) Civil court places more time limits on bringing a case forward

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