A civil action, however, would have to demonstrate only recklessness.

然而，在民事诉讼上，则必须证明买卖只是鲁莽之举才能胜诉。

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It was a civil action for a specific performance of a contract.

履行合同是民事行为。

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But realistically, in the United States, this dispute would have yielded a civil suit, not a criminal action — since, in practice, state prosecutors leave these matters for civil actions.

但实际情况是，这一纠纷在美国只会导致民事诉讼，而不是刑事诉讼。因为在实践中各州检察官已经将其划归民事诉讼。

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Anthony Collins Solicitors said the family would continue to pursue a civil action and a Human Rights Act claim on behalf of Mrs Astbury's grandson and it was considering submitting reports to the Nursing and Midwifery Council after Tuesday's verdict.

BBC: Gillian Astbury

She notes that the regulator's decision to lodge a civil action, not criminal proceedings, gives it a higher chance of winning than many might think, because a lower standard of proof is required.

ECONOMIST: Citigroup and its regulators

Weaver did not testify in Sandusky's trial, but did file a civil action against the former coach.

CNN: Attorneys: Sandusky's adopted son says he's also a victim