What is the primary objective of civil law?

• A. To collect money, obtain property, or obtain court order of legal action
• B. To determine guilt beyond a reasonable doubt
• C. To punish offenders with fines or incarceration
• D. To maintain public order

Answer: (A)

The main goal of civil law is to resolve disputes between private individuals or entities by providing a remedy that restores the injured party or enforces private rights. This usually means money damages to compensate for loss, return or transfer of property, or court orders (injunctions or specific performance) that require or prohibit certain actions. Civil cases focus on making the harmed party whole and enforcing private rights rather than punishing wrongdoing.

This differs from the other options: determining guilt beyond a reasonable doubt is a criminal standard used to adjudicate crimes, punishments for offenders involve criminal penalties, and maintaining public order relates to criminal law and policing. So the best choice is the one that centers on remedies for private disputes through money, property, or court-ordered actions.