Which of the following is true regarding civil lawsuits against perpetrators of fraud?

a. Jury must consist of 12 members.

b. The jury's verdict must be unanimous.

c. The perpetrator must be proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

d. The purpose of the lawsuit is for the defrauded party to gain financial restitution.

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Carlo Blankenship

12 February, 07:23

Which of the following is true regarding civil lawsuits against perpetrators of fraud?

a. Jury must consist of 12 members.

b. The jury's verdict must be unanimous.

c. The perpetrator must be proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

d. The purpose of the lawsuit is for the defrauded party to gain financial restitution.

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Andy · Answer 1

Answer: d. The purpose of the lawsuit is for the defrauded party to gain financial restitution.

Explanation:

One of the major difference between civil lawsuits and criminal lawsuits against perpetrators of frauds is that, in civil lawsuits the main aim of the lawsuits is for the defrauded individual or group to gain financial restitution or payment for damages and the decision is made by the judge while in criminal lawsuits the aim is for the perpetrator to receive due punishment for the offence committed and the decision is made by the jury.