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- https://biz.libretexts.org/Courses/Coastline_College/BUS_C100%3A_Introduction_to_Business_(White)/18%3A_Appendix_-_Understanding_the_Legal_and_Tax_EnvironmentThe losing party in a civil (noncriminal) case and a losing defendant in a criminal case may appeal the trial court’s decision to the next level in the judicial system, the appellate courts (courts of...The losing party in a civil (noncriminal) case and a losing defendant in a criminal case may appeal the trial court’s decision to the next level in the judicial system, the appellate courts (courts of appeals). A tort is generally not a crime, although some acts can be both torts and crimes. (Assault and battery, for instance, is a criminal act that would be prosecuted by the state and also a tort because of the injury to the person.) Torts are private wrongs and are settled in civil courts.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Business/Introductory_Business/Book%3A_Introduction_to_Business_(OpenStax)/18%3A_Appendix_-_Understanding_the_Legal_and_Tax_EnvironmentThe losing party in a civil (noncriminal) case and a losing defendant in a criminal case may appeal the trial court’s decision to the next level in the judicial system, the appellate courts (courts of...The losing party in a civil (noncriminal) case and a losing defendant in a criminal case may appeal the trial court’s decision to the next level in the judicial system, the appellate courts (courts of appeals). A tort is generally not a crime, although some acts can be both torts and crimes. (Assault and battery, for instance, is a criminal act that would be prosecuted by the state and also a tort because of the injury to the person.) Torts are private wrongs and are settled in civil courts.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Workbench/MGT_1010/01%3A_Introductory_Business/1.01%3A_Book-_Introduction_to_Business_(OpenStax)/1.1.18%3A_A-_Understanding_the_Legal_and_Tax_EnvironmentThe losing party in a civil (noncriminal) case and a losing defendant in a criminal case may appeal the trial court’s decision to the next level in the judicial system, the appellate courts (courts of...The losing party in a civil (noncriminal) case and a losing defendant in a criminal case may appeal the trial court’s decision to the next level in the judicial system, the appellate courts (courts of appeals). A tort is generally not a crime, although some acts can be both torts and crimes. (Assault and battery, for instance, is a criminal act that would be prosecuted by the state and also a tort because of the injury to the person.) Torts are private wrongs and are settled in civil courts.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Criminal_Law/Introduction_to_Criminal_Law/05%3A_Criminal_Defenses_Part_1/5.05%3A_ConsentThis page discusses how consent can legally defend against criminal conduct when given knowingly and voluntarily, particularly in sexual offenses and non-serious harm cases. It emphasizes that consent...This page discusses how consent can legally defend against criminal conduct when given knowingly and voluntarily, particularly in sexual offenses and non-serious harm cases. It emphasizes that consent is only valid if the victim is competent; intoxicated or threatened individuals cannot consent. The page provides examples illustrating the boundaries of consent in legal scenarios, highlighting its importance in understanding liability and protection from battery.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Civil_Law/Foundations_of_Business_Law_and_the_Legal_Environment/23%3A_Corporate_Powers_and_Management/23.03%3A_Duties_and_Powers_of_Directors_and_OfficersThis page details the roles and responsibilities of corporate directors under the Revised Model Business Corporation Act (RMBCA). Directors act as fiduciaries to safeguard shareholder investments and ...This page details the roles and responsibilities of corporate directors under the Revised Model Business Corporation Act (RMBCA). Directors act as fiduciaries to safeguard shareholder investments and manage operations, with the option to delegate tasks. They are elected annually, subject to general qualifications, and can be removed without cause. While meetings are mandatory, their frequency can differ.
