BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

BUSINESS LAW

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The alleged wrong doer in a case is called what?
A
bad guy
B
defendant
C
plaintiff
D
judge
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -defendant-In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.

Detailed explanation-2: -Plaintiff the wrongdoer There is a maxim “Ex turpi causa non oritur actio” which says that “from an immoral cause, no action arises”. If the basis of the action by the plaintiff is an unlawful contract then he will not succeed in his actions and he cannot recover damages.

Detailed explanation-3: -Defendant, in criminal cases, is the person accused of the crime. In civil cases, the defendant is the person or entity that is being sued by the plaintiff. In certain types of actions, the defendant is called the respondent. However, the term respondent is usually used to designate the person responding to an appeal.

Detailed explanation-4: -Verdict: the decision of a judge or jury at the end of a trial that the accused defendant is either guilty or not guilty. Victim Compensation Program: a program of the state designed to provide compensation to victims of certain crimes for their damages and expenses.

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