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civil differ from criminal( can still be cleared up)
A civil lawsuit, or civil action, begins when a [[complaint]] is filed in court by one or more persons or entities (plaintiff(s)) against one or more defendants.
A civil lawsuit, or civil action, begins when a [[complaint]] is filed in court by one or more persons or entities (plaintiff(s)) against one or more defendants. A civil lawsuit differs greatly from a criminal law. A criminal case is a case filed against a person for alleged violation of the criminal laws, every other lawsuit is a civil lawsuit.
[[category:legal terms]]
[[category:legal terms]]