Civil V. Criminal Court

3. The standard of proof in most civil cases, requiring a party to prove a claim is more likely than not.
4. The initiator of a lawsuit in civil proceedings
6. a legal document filed with a court to start a civil lawsuit, where a plaintiff sues a defendant for damages or other relief.
7. Being legally responsible for a harm or loss caused to another person or party, which typically requires paying monetary damages.
10. The legal representative of the state who brings charges against an individual and presents evidence to prove their guilt.
11. A legal claim filed by a defendant against the plaintiff in the same lawsuit.
12. A wrongful act or civil wrong that causes harm to another person or their property.
13. monetary awards intended to compensate a plaintiff for losses or to punish a defendant for their actions.
14. A formal accusation that a person has committed a crime.

1. The legal standard of proof required to validate a criminal conviction in most adversarial legal systems.
2. The person or entity being sued in a lawsuit for a civil wrong, such as a breach of contract or a tort.
5. a group of 16 to 23 citizens who review evidence to determine if there is probable cause to formally charge a person with a serious crime.
8. A court order directing a person or entity to refrain from doing something.
9. a resolution between disputing parties about a legal case, reached either before or after court action begins.