Across
- 3. The violation of a law, duty or other form of obligation.
- 5. Laws that do not involve criminal matters.
- 7. A person who speaks for the cause of another.
- 8. Deception, lie or dishonesty designed to cheat.
- 10. A serious criminal offense punishable by a prison sentence of more than 1 year.
- 12. The person against whom a claim is made.
- 14. The injured party who brings legal action.
- 19. An intentional threat, show of force or movement that causes reasonable fear.
- 20. The killing of another person.
- 21. The power of the President to prevent a bill.
- 22. Denial of equal treatment or protection under the law.
- 23. A less serious criminal offence with a prison sentence of l year or less.
- 25. Money asked for or paid to a plaintiff for losses suffered.
- 27. A court's decision in a civil case.
- 28. Written laws enacted by legislatures.
- 29. A breach of some obligation which causes harm or injury to someone; a civil wrong.
Down
- 1. liability The legal responsibility for damage even if not negligent.
- 2. To give up a right, privilege or benefit voluntarily.
- 4. The action by a landlord of removing a tenant from a rental unit.
- 6. The obligation to do or not do something.
- 9. Compensation for an injury.
- 11. Conflict with some provision of the Constitution.
- 13. A way of settling a dispute without going to trial.
- 15. Formal accusation of a crime.
- 16. The reason a person commits a crime.
- 17. Failure to exercise reasonable care.
- 18. Money or property given as security for a debt.
- 24. A mutual agreement made before the case goes to trial or before a final judgement.
- 26. Any intentional, unlawful physical contact inflicted without consent.