The subject of the lawsuit, or one can say the reason that the plaintiff has started the lawsuit, is called:
A. complaint
B. cause of action
C. defense
D. pleadings
The power of a court to hear a case is:
A. the jurisdiction of that court
B. decision
C. the power to make new laws
D. ruling
Which statement is correct?
A. The purpose of criminal cases is not only to punish the accused person, but also to protect the rights of society as a whole.
B. Criminal cases are lawsuits brought by an individual or a company.
C. The person who starts the criminal cases is called the prosecutor and is representing the government.
D. The person accused of the crime is called the defendant.
Which statement is correct?
A. The purpose of civil cases is indeed to protect the rights of society as a whole.
B. Civil cases are lawsuits brought by an individual or a company.
C. The person who starts the civil cases is called the plaintiff.
D. The person who is sued is called the defendant.