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Practice questionLife in the UK Test
Which of these is an example of a civil law case rather than a criminal one?
Correct answer
A dispute with a landlord about repairs
Why
Civil law is used to settle disputes between individuals or groups, for example about housing, consumer rights, employment or debt. The other options are criminal offences.
Answer choices
- AA dispute with a landlord about repairs
- BSelling tobacco to someone under 18
- CCarrying a weapon
- DBuying alcohol for someone under 18