A civil case must be proved by a preponderance of the evidence.
The Civil War proved that the states could survive even fighting each other.
Of course, civil cases are still legal cases.
Axioms cannot be proved.
In general, law is divided into Civil and Criminal law. Child custody, divorce, etc are not usually Criminal cases, and are therefor Civil cases.
The two types of cases are criminal and civil. Some types of civil cases in the Philippines would include domestic, contracts, and personal injury.
All cases that are not criminal are civil. When two private parties have a dispute, it is civil. When one party is charged with a crime by the state, it is criminal.
Criminal cases and civil cases
In some so-called criminal 'Capital Cases' you must. However in lesser criminal offenses or in lesser civil cases you can choose to be 'tried before the bench' if you wish.
Yes, civil cases are subject to imprisonment. When the case deals with cheque bouncing or other civil fraudulencies.
The most common context is in the setting of a civil lawsuit. A majority of the evidence must point to the defendant being the cause of whatever loss the plaintiff is claiming. Thus: "The defendant must be proved liable by a preponderance of evidence."
Criminal cases and civil cases
In Georgia, felony criminal cases, and civil cases requiring equity jurisdiction, civil cases involving land disputes, civil cases over a large amount of money, and domestic matters.