To make sure that defendants do not escape responsibility for injury caused to others, courts allow plaintiffs to sue the defendant in two or more courts on the same claim.
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This statement is false. The principle of double jeopardy prohibits a defendant from being tried for the same offense twice. A plaintiff cannot sue a defendant in two or more courts on the same claim, as that would violate the defendant's right to due process.

To Make Sure That Defendants Do Not Escape Responsibility for Injury