1. Describe the procedures for a Civil case
Objective 5.12
Describe the procedures for a Civil case

2. The court settles a disagreement between two parties
civil case
The court settles a disagreement between two parties
Some examples:
Person vs. Person
Person vs. Business
Person vs. government

3. Law Suit is Filed
The plaintiff files a law suit to recover damages or Compensation from the
defendant

4. Damages/Compensation
Payment for harm done by the defendant

5. Like criminal cases, a civil case can be decided by a
Trial
The case goes to court.
Like criminal cases, a civil case can be decided by a
judge or jury

6. Guarantees you the right to a jury in a civil case
7th Amendment
Guarantees you the right to a jury in a civil case

7. Jury decision
Based on evidence and testimony of witnesses, judge/jury decides if the defendant must pay the plaintiff damages

8. Appeal
All civil cases can be appealed to a higher court if the plaintiff/defendant feels that the original trial was unfair.

9. Where is the case being heard? What is the decision?
Case Study
Who is the Plaintiff?
Who is the Defendant?
What is the Complaint?
What amount of damages?
Where is the case being heard? What is the decision?