Differences Between Torts and Crimes

Objective

Differentiate between the various categories of tort law

Assignment Overview

In this writing assignment, you will draft a brief essay on the differences between civil injuries and criminal acts, giving examples of both.

Deliverables

A one-page paper

Step 1 Write a comparing and contrasting paper.

Write a one-page paper that compares and contrasts civil injuries with criminal injuries and provides examples of each. Include the following in the paper:

• Types of tort actions
• Types of criminal actions
• The differences between tort and criminal actions
• Examples of tort and criminal actions
• Potential outcomes of the actions
• Differences in the burden of proof required and levels of "proof" required between tort and criminal actions