Read each statement and choose the response that correctly identifies each as either an example of civil or criminal law. You will use each answer more than once.

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John and Jane Smith are planning for the future. Now that they have a family they want to make sure that their children are cared for after their death. They seek the help of a lawyer that writes a will for them that designates caregivers for their children as well as the distribution of their funds and possessions.
Mr. George works for city hall. Recently he bought a fancy new car, expensive clothes, and has taken elaborate vacations. At the same time, the city's funds are not balanced. The police decide to question Mr. George and arrest him.
Patty and John have been married for seven years. In that time they have grown apart and do not get along well when they are around each other. They seek legal advice and start divorce proceedings.
Mrs. Mann owns a beauty shop and has a deal with a local soap distributor to supply her with soaps and lotions. She ordered and paid for several thousand dollars of soap. However, on the date of the first delivery, the soap distributor did not show up. Mrs. Mann has been unable to make contact with the distributor. She consults a lawyer to see about recouping the money she has lost by suing the distributor.
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Here are the correct identifications for each scenario:

  1. John and Jane Smith writing a will - Civil Law
  2. Mr. George being questioned and arrested by the police - Criminal Law
  3. Patty and John seeking divorce proceedings - Civil Law
  4. Mrs. Mann consulting a lawyer to sue the soap distributor - Commercial Law

This means the correct response for each is:

  1. Civil Law
  2. Criminal Law
  3. Civil Law
  4. Commercial Law