Journal Your friend asks you the following question, appropriately written at a high school level of conversational skill. Using your knowledge of the legal system and the Constitution, respond with a full explanation. “Hey, like, I know, like, OJ went to court for murder and stuff. I thought the jury said he, you know, didn’t do it. But then those two peoples’ families sued him, and they, like, took all his money, and his trophies*, and houses. They shouldn’t be able to do that, right?” *[Editor’s note: Trophies which he later attempted to steal at gunpoint from their new owners. Now sentenced to 33 years with possible parole after 11 years. The Juice is not loose.]

An Introduction to Civil Law Part I: Using any available online resources, locate five recent (within the last six months) civil cases involving liability. Discuss the nature of the case, who is involved (i.e. identify the plaintiff and defendant), and explain any expected (or dictated) damages (either punitive or compensatory). Part II: Create a neat, orderly bi-fold pamphlet that outlines and illustrates the following the fundamentals of Civil Law. You are welcome to use a “publisher” program. You should have the following four pages: 1.)[Illustrated] Title Page 2.)The History of Torts / Civil Law (w/ illustration) 3.) Liability (w/ illustration and examples) 4.) Types of Torts (w/ illustration and examples) Part III: Complete 17.6-17.7