In some cases, such as that of O. J. Simpson in the 1990s, the defendant may be acquitted of a murder charge but may also be required in a separate court action to pay a large fine for "wrongful death." Under what type of law is this action generated?

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The action of requiring the defendant to pay a large fine for "wrongful death" is generated under civil law. Civil law deals with disputes between individuals or organizations, such as personal injury cases, wrongful death cases, or contract disputes. Criminal law, on the other hand, deals with offenses against society as a whole, such as murder, theft, and fraud. Constitutional law pertains to the interpretation and application of the Constitution, while common law refers to legal principles developed through court decisions rather than statutes. An appeal is a request for a higher court to review a decision made by a lower court.

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