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Cengage Advantage Books: Business Law 9th Edition by Arnold Goldman ,William Sigismond
Edition 9ISBN: 978-1133586562Cengage Advantage Books: Business Law 9th Edition by Arnold Goldman ,William Sigismond
Edition 9ISBN: 978-1133586562 Exercise 1
Clay stole a car from Mooney's driveway. While driving the car down Main Street at an excessive rate of speed, Clay ran into Page's store window, causing extensive damage. Can Mooney and Page bring a civil action against Clay? Can the state take action against Clay? Explain. What functions does the law serve in this case?
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Facts:
Clay stole Mooney's car and caused damage to Page while driving it.
Civil Law:
Civil law is the body of law that deals with the relationships between individuals and redress for wrongs.
Criminal Law:
Criminal law is the body of law that deals with the relationships between individuals and society for the purpose of maintaining order and redress.
Opinion:
Both Mooney and Page may bring civil complaints against Clay for his actions that caused damages to their property.
The state may also take action against Clay because of the theft of the automobile, reckless endangerment while driving and other criminal violations, which are against public policy.
The law functions to protect the public through legislative policy by making actions that result in damages and a danger to the public punishable under criminal law.
Clay stole Mooney's car and caused damage to Page while driving it.
Civil Law:
Civil law is the body of law that deals with the relationships between individuals and redress for wrongs.
Criminal Law:
Criminal law is the body of law that deals with the relationships between individuals and society for the purpose of maintaining order and redress.
Opinion:
Both Mooney and Page may bring civil complaints against Clay for his actions that caused damages to their property.
The state may also take action against Clay because of the theft of the automobile, reckless endangerment while driving and other criminal violations, which are against public policy.
The law functions to protect the public through legislative policy by making actions that result in damages and a danger to the public punishable under criminal law.
Cengage Advantage Books: Business Law 9th Edition by Arnold Goldman ,William Sigismond
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