The defendant's conduct (i.e., were his or her actions reckless?)is legally relevant to which decision in a civil case?

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Liability in a civil case is determined by whether the defendant's actions caused harm or loss to the plaintiff, and the nature of the defendant's conduct (e.g., whether it was reckless) is directly relevant to establishing this. Guilt is a term more commonly associated with criminal cases, not civil cases, and while the defendant's conduct may influence the assessment of damages, it is primarily relevant to establishing liability.

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