Originally Posted by
Thoughtful_Flyer
No he couldn't! You cannot be found "guilty" in a civil court. He might (or might not) be found liable in a civil capacity but as any liability would be met by his insurers it would no doubt be vigorously defended.
Is there a time limit on these things? If there was a civil case is he allowed to produce the evidence that wasn't permitted in the criminal case or inquest?