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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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GodsPlanUltimately
22:47
Rationally that's what I thought but irrationally I was like crying throwing up did I mess it up lol
babycat
22:49
Lol you’re all good
GodsPlanUltimately
22:49
I'm assuming then for status checking eventually that the school emails you that information once LSAC finishes processing?
babycat
22:50
Yep
GodsPlanUltimately
22:50
Thank you ╱|、 (˚ˎ 。7 |、˜〵 じしˍ,)ノ
GodsPlanUltimately
22:50
Just stressing because this is my first and only app.
GodsPlanUltimately
22:53
Does the CAS Report send once the school requests it or do I have to send it ?
babycat
23:02
It sends automatically
babycat
23:02
Why only one app?
GodsPlanUltimately
23:06
I'm in a dual degree program that my undergraduate has where if you meet a gpa and percentile you can have your senior year be your L1 ! Cuts off a year of time and money and the partner was my top pick for law anyways. It all just worked out and since it's ED can't really apply anywhere else because the L1 transfers back to complete my degree. :)
babycat
23:14
oh that’s nice! I guess you have a high degree of certainty about the process then
Dkk
0:10
Welcome. About to eat another ghost pepper. @babycat
Dkk
0:27
God my mouth is burning so much
@babycat: A few things. I mean, for one, this is my fifth year of undergrad (graduating with a dual BA/MA), so I don't think academically I'm incredibly behind or anything. Beyond, that I've explored other fields, and for the very niche area of public interest work I am interested in, law is the only way I can make a substantiative difference so why not start now.
And also my other options just are not great. I could take a shit paying job at a think tank, I was offered a job at, but I don’t find the work interesting. Or I could continue in academia, getting a phd, but again just not especially interested in academic philosophy.
I would say more, but I am very close to doxxing myself if I haven’t already.
Dkk
1:02
5th year at 19. That is amazing.
Dkk
1:02
So you started when you were 14. Wow.
Dkk
1:11
I tried to find you but if still in school, other names pop up first. Do you drink alcohol? If not, you should start drinking to catch up to me. @texas
I started at 15
turning 20 this year
or well very beginning of next year
Dkk
1:15
My best advice is to start learning wine and cocktails asap. Take the introductory and certified sommelier exam as soon as you hit 21.
Dkk
1:16
I could not find you with that information. You are still probably pretty safe. Though I did not use all my search engines or filters.
@Dkk: That is good. Granted I don't think being doxxed would be the end of the world, but who knows.
And, yeah, I have drinken a little bit over the last couple of years (what college student hasn't), but not a massive fan
Dkk
1:24
That is cus college people drink like idiots. I was not a fan at my first college and I did not start drinking until I was 22.5. The art of Sommelier stuff though is less about drinking and more about thought process. Kind of a puzzle like a logic game. Same with cocktails. You will love it if you hate college type drinking.
Dkk
1:25
It's something to do outside of the things you mentioned, it is useful for networking, and it will help you in law school. It will help you find exactly what you want to do in law school.
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