When a Private Individual Brings a Suit Against a Company

question 93

Multiple Choice

When a private individual brings a suit against a company for breaking a contract, this is an example of ________ law.

• A)criminal
• B)civil
• C)constitutional
• D)common

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Definitions:

Mens Rea

Latin for “guilty mind”; the mental state accompanying a wrongful behavior.

Racketeering

Engaging in illegal business activities, often as part of an organized crime group, including fraud, extortion, and money laundering.

Criminal Actions

Legal proceedings brought by the state against an individual or corporation for conduct considered offensive against society as a whole.

Fraud

Wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain.