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?

a. criminal law
b. civil law
c. constitutional law
d. common law
e. appeal

ANS: B

Political Science

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