Which of the following would be an example of a civil lawsuit?
A)George is being prosecuted for bank fraud.
B)The government has initiated an action against Jeff for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol.
C)Gretta hit Rita in a bar during happy hour. Rita is now suing for her injuries.
D)The district attorney is bringing Ali to court for violating the city's keg ordinance.

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A civil lawsuit involves a dispute between two parties seeking compensation or resolution, rather than the government prosecuting someone for a criminal offense (A and B) or a district attorney bringing a criminal case for violating an ordinance (D). Gretta suing Rita for injuries sustained during a bar fight is an example of a civil lawsuit.

Which of the Following Would Be an Example of a Civil