Author Question: Susan crashes her bike into a car. While checking for damages, the car's driver notices a dent and a ... (Read 40 times)

mckennatimberlake · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

Susan crashes her bike into a car. While checking for damages, the car's driver notices a dent and a few scratches on the car. There is no other damage to the car or the driver. However, the driver wants to file a lawsuit against Susan for her reckless riding and the damage it has caused to his car. In this scenario, Susan will most likely be subjected to _____.

A) charges of fraud
B) civil law
C) administrative law
D) criminal law
E) felony charges

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true of the term jurisdiction?

A) It refers to the reasons given by a Supreme Court judge for a particular ruling.
B) It applies to the power of courts to decide matters about certain persons, types of property, or subjects.
C) It describes the absolute power possessed by higher courts to overrule rulings of lower courts.
D) It refers to the obligation of state courts to decide cases based on the documented history of precedents.
E) It describes the power of legislature to veto bills.