A tort is defined as a "civil wrong"

If someone is guilty of committing a tort, then the person who suffered damages can sue the accused in civil court (the most likely result being monetary compensation for the victim)

If that same person is guilty of committing a crime during the event, then they may also be prosecuted by the Crown (if charges are laid by the Police and the Crown decides to prosecute)

For your journal entry, answer the following questions:

1) What are the key differences between a civil and a criminal case?

2) Do you think it is fair that a person who commits a tort and a crime may have to potentially face two trials (in criminal court and civil court)?

3) Identify something about Canada's legal system you have learned in this course (so far) that you find interesting and explain why you think it is an important aspect of our legal system.