Management and Organizational Studies 2275A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Trial De Novo, Equitable Remedy, Punitive Damages

• School: Western University
• Department: Management and Organizational Studies
• Course: Management and Organizational Studies 2275A/B
• Professor: Cristin Keller

Document Summary

Criminal case public law because government represents the citizens against the defendant or accused. Never get money out of the criminal case, only justice. Victims do not get money, goes to government if any charges are imposed on him or her. Punishments of jail time is reserved to criminal lawsuits. If victims want remedy of money or equitable remedy, they can sue the defendant under a civil lawsuit. There"s a totally different standard in civil law vs. criminal law. In a civil lawsuit, the plaintiff brings up the case. Generally, courts are open to the public to ensure that justice is seen to be done. But publication bans and in camera (closed) hearings are possible. One incident may result in both criminal and civil trial proceedings - with the accused being charged and sued. In a criminal case, the crown prosecutes the accused .