A case is a general term for an action, cause, suit, or controversy, at law or in equity; questions contested before a court of justice. [[category:legal terms]]
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:''For other uses, please see [[case (disambiguation)]].''
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A '''case''' is a general term for an action, cause, suit, or controversy, at law or in equity; questions contested before a court of justice.
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A case generally includes at least one [[plaintiff]] and at least one [[defendant]].