Difference between revisions of "Lawsuit"
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| − | A ''' | + | A '''lawsuit''' is an action or proceeding in a [[Civil]] [[Court]]. This term is used for a suit or action between two private parties in a court of [[law]]. |
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| + | Specifically, a '''lawsuit''' is a legal action started by a [[plaintiff]] against a [[defendant]] based on a [[complaint]] that the [[defendant]] failed to perform a legal [[duty]] which resulted in harm to the [[plaintiff]]. [[category:legal terms]] | ||
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*[http://www.answers.com/topic/lawsuit Lawsuit] | *[http://www.answers.com/topic/lawsuit Lawsuit] | ||
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[[Category:Law]] | [[Category:Law]] | ||
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Revision as of 03:24, November 19, 2007
A lawsuit is an action or proceeding in a Civil Court. This term is used for a suit or action between two private parties in a court of law.
Specifically, a lawsuit is a legal action started by a plaintiff against a defendant based on a complaint that the defendant failed to perform a legal duty which resulted in harm to the plaintiff.