Kembara’s Legal Infos – What are the differences between tort law and criminal law?
Tort law It is a civil wrong against any parties Legal proceeding being brought by the tort victim. The tort victim is known as plaintiff. The tortfeasor is known as defendant Defendant being sued may be liable or not liable The purpose of remedy to restore the tort victim to his original position. The types of remedy are damages or injunctive relief Criminal law It is an offence against the state Legal action / prosecution is brought by the prosecution. Victim of criminal act can only complain to the police The accused is being prosecuted by the states The accused may be found guilty or not guilty The purpose of the remedy to control human behavior. The remedy is known as punishment The types of punishment are imprisonment or fines.
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