It is possible for a plaintiff to sue the defendant for a tort even when this defendant was acquitted in a criminal trial related to the same underlying wrongdoing. Explain why the constitutional concept of double jeopardy is not violated in this situation.
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Q50: Match the terms with their descriptions:
-Sovereign immunity
Q51: Match the terms with their descriptions:
-Cybertort
A) Tort
Q52: Match the terms with their descriptions:
-Vicarious liability
A)
Q53: Match the terms with their descriptions:
-Joint liability
A)
Q54: Match the terms with their descriptions:
-Negligent supervision
A)
Q55: Match the terms with their descriptions:
-Immune
A) Tort
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Q57: Define the doctrine of charitable immunity. Identify
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