Which of the Following Statements About Criminal and Civil Cases

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about criminal and civil cases is correct?

• A)The purpose of a criminal case is "to right a wrong", the purpose of civil case is to obtain a remedy.
• B)Jury must have 12 people in civil cases but in criminal cases may consist of fewer than 12 persons.
• C)Both criminal cases and civil cases require a fraud perpetrator to make payments for damages.
• D)Only one claim at a time in civil cases however in criminal cases, various claims may be joined in one action.

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