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civil liability

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A quick definition of civil liability:

Civil liability is when someone has to pay for damages or follow court orders in a lawsuit. It's different from criminal liability, which is when the government punishes someone for breaking the law. In civil liability, a person sues another person for money or other help. For example, if someone gets hurt in a car accident, they can sue the driver for money to pay for their injuries. If the court decides the driver is responsible, they have to pay the injured person. This is called being "liable." The court doesn't send them to jail, though. The burden of proof is lower in civil liability cases than in criminal cases. This means it's easier to prove someone is responsible for something in a civil case than in a criminal case.

A more thorough explanation:

Civil liability is a legal responsibility that requires a person or organization to pay for damages or follow court orders in a lawsuit. It is different from criminal liability, which is brought by the government to punish someone for breaking the law. Civil liability is usually brought by a private party who has been harmed and wants to seek compensation or other remedies.

For example, if someone is injured in a car accident, they can sue the driver for damages. The injured party is the plaintiff, and the driver is the defendant. If the defendant is found liable, they will have to pay the plaintiff for their injuries and other damages.

Civil liability can be either contractual or tort liability. Contractual liability is when someone breaks a contract and is held responsible for the damages caused. Tort liability is when someone causes harm to another person or their property and is held responsible for the damages caused.

The burden of proof in a civil liability case is lower than in a criminal case. In a criminal case, the prosecution must prove the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. In a civil case, the plaintiff only needs to prove their case by a preponderance of the evidence, which means that it is more likely than not that the defendant is responsible for the damages.

Overall, civil liability is a way for people to seek justice and compensation for harm caused by others.

  • A person slips and falls in a grocery store because of a wet floor that was not marked. The person can sue the store for damages.
  • A contractor fails to complete a construction project on time, causing the owner to lose money. The owner can sue the contractor for breach of contract.
  • A doctor makes a mistake during surgery, causing the patient to suffer harm. The patient can sue the doctor for medical malpractice.

These examples illustrate how civil liability can be used to hold someone responsible for damages caused to another person. In each case, the plaintiff is seeking compensation for harm caused by the defendant's actions or negligence.

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I bet RFelixFinch will tell you how long it too him to find out if you comment on his reddit post
NosyBeagle
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u gotta lock in bro
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
10:48
I've been out of school for a long time and I'm scared I won't remember how to be a student, or that I'm too used to sleeping full 8-hour nights
NosyBeagle
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I recommend finding students like you for support. There's bound to be a few.
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
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I'm hoping so, especially with such a large 1L class
I've never been a study group guy in my whole life. Seems like that's the default in law school, though. Idk it's more than a year away for me so I shouldn't even be thinking about this sort of minutia, but like I wonder if study groups are actually tangibly helpful in law school? I bet that majorly depends on who is in your study group, but then they form at the beginning of the year before anybody knows eachother, and momentum just keeps them going even if they aren't great
Nah, the cliques start forming at asd
First round draft picks
Then later ones are lower draft picks
So everyone gets kinda the same peer group in relation to academic ability
Wont be much or any bottom feeders leeching off smart study master/unofficial tutor
Bettercaulsaul
11:18
I haven’t been much of a group study person either in my educational career. If you’re living on campus it won’t be too bad ; I think it mainly becomes an issue for those who live off campus or commute far
AngryMiniCar
11:39
Bro bad news. No lunch no pasta... someone took all 5 containers of left over pasta from the firm lunch yesterday
AngryMiniCar
11:39
I'm irrationally mad :')
@PremiumFrequentCrane: The unofficial tutor is exactly why I've never been a study group guy lol. That is always how it went any time I would attempt it
NosyBeagle
11:51
rip to the epic pasta lunch
NosyBeagle
11:53
i am also irrationally mad because I second guessed myself on an answer and beefed it
NosyBeagle
11:53
me from 5 mins ago was cooking idk what happened
AngryMiniCar
11:58
Not in the mood to study anymore. @Nosybeagle tell me to suck it up and go do RC passages
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@AngryMiniCar: Whos gonna carry the boats?
AngryMiniCar
11:59
What boats
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Is this a r/woosh moment for me
NosyBeagle
12:00
@AngryMiniCar: I'm never in the mood. I hate this f'ing test but we r doing this for us and for the future people were going to help with our lawyer chops so get to it!
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@AngryMiniCar: its a david goggins thing
AngryMiniCar
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ho I feel like David goggins
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november lsat LETS GO
NosyBeagle
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^ me if I beef the august lsat
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