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The Civil Case Against Burglar Bob

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According to Samuelson, in her book Essentials of Business Law, “civil law regulates the rights and duties between parties” (10). She further states that a civil case has to be brought up by one of the parties (Samuelson 11). Therefore, Vince Victim will be responsible for bringing up the civil case against Burglar Bob. The case will be based on common law and, if the jury believes that Bob did burglarize Vince’s house, Bob will have to pay a monetary penalty to Vince.
Samuelson states that in criminal law, “the government itself prosecutes the wrongdoer” (10). She further explains, “A district attorney, paid by the government, brings the case to the court” (10). Thus, the criminal case will be brought up by the government, with the help

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