Difference between revisions of "Cause"
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| − | A cause in legal terminology is a [[lawsuit]], litigation, or action. It means any question, civil or criminal, litigated or contested before a court of justice. A cause of action is typically brought by a [[plaintiff]] against a [[defendant]], or brought as a counterclaim by a [[defendant]] against a [[plaintiff]]. [[category:legal terms]] | + | A cause in legal terminology is a [[lawsuit]], litigation, or action. It means any question, civil or criminal, litigated or contested before a court of justice. A cause of action is typically brought by a [[plaintiff]] against a [[defendant]], or brought as a counterclaim by a [[defendant]] against a [[plaintiff]]. |
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