Civil cases usually involve disputes between people or organizations; criminal cases involve violation of law. Which term best describes disputes between private parties?

• A. Civil case
• B. Civil v. Criminal
• C. Administrative case
• D. Family case

Answer: (B)

Disputes between private individuals or organizations are resolved in civil cases. Civil cases cover issues like contracts, torts, and property where a private party seeks remedies such as damages or injunctions. It’s not a matter of civil v. criminal, which is a contrast between two branches of law, nor does it describe a specific private-dispute category like administrative or family matters. Administrative cases involve agency decisions, and family cases deal with family law issues. So the term that best describes disputes between private parties is civil case.