Lesson 3 Comparing civil and criminal law.pptVIP

Terms in this unit Criminal law V.S. Civil law Civil law: Contract law Tort law Torts : intentional tort negligent tort strict liability tort Compensatory damages punitive damages Other Terms Criminal justice system: 刑事司法审判体系/制度 Monetary compensation:赔偿金 Tortfeasor: 侵权人 Assault and battery: 企图伤害和殴打(罪) assault 无身体接触, battery 有身体伤害或攻击性的接触. Battery: 殴打企图,一种侵权行为,也称为tortious battery. (from Song’s D. p52) Definitions Criminal law is concerned with conduct of which the State disapproves and will punish the wrongdoer, seeking to deter others from similar behavior. Ci