- 1 Marks
Question
The major aim of civil law is to:
A. Punish the wrongdoer
B. Compensate the victim
C. Put both parties on record
D. Comply with the provisions of appropriate legislation
E. Ensure amicable settlement of disputes
Answer
B. Compensate the victim
Explanation:
The main objective of civil law is to provide remedies to individuals who have suffered harm. This typically involves awarding compensation to the victim, rather than punishing the wrongdoer, which is the focus of criminal law.
- Tags: Civil Law, Compensation, Legal Systems
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: Sources of Nigerian Law
- Series: NOV 2012
- Uploader: Theophilus