Which one of the following statements with regard to the characteristics of civil and criminal actions is true?
A) A civil action is a private action; that is, a person or persons sue another or others usually for the purpose of being compensated for injury or loss suffered.
B) The person who begins a civil action is usually called the "prosecutor."
C) The prosecutor must prove his case based "upon a balance of probabilities".
D) If a person is convicted of a criminal offence, he cannot also be sued in a civil action by the victim.
E) In a criminal case, an individual person is taking the action against the accused.

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A civil action is indeed a private action where one individual sues another for compensation for loss or injury. Option B is incorrect because the person who begins a civil action is referred to as the plaintiff or claimant, not the prosecutor. Option C, "upon a balance of probabilities," refers to the burden of proof in civil cases, not criminal cases, making it an incorrect statement. Option D is also incorrect because even if a person is convicted of a criminal offense, they may still be sued in a civil action by the victim. Lastly, Option E is incorrect because it is describing a civil case, not a criminal case where the government typically initiates legal proceedings against an accused individual.

Which One of the Following Statements with Regard to the Characteristics