Which statement correctly describes civil law?

• A. It is a public wrong.
• B. It involves only monetary damages.
• C. It is a wrong against a private person.
• D. It requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt.

Answer: (C)

Civil law deals with disputes between private individuals or organizations over private rights. It treats the harm as a private wrong suffered by one party against another, rather than as a crime against the state. That’s why the description of civil law as a wrong against a private person fits best. Civil cases resolve these private disputes through remedies like damages or court orders, and not all remedies are monetary—injunctions and specific performance are common too. The standard of proof is typically a preponderance of the evidence, not proof beyond a reasonable doubt, which is used in criminal cases.