Civil Law

Civil Law

Civil cases involve conflicts between people or institutions like businesses. These conflicts usually (but not always) involve money. Cases usually begin when one person or business (the "Plaintiff") claims to have been harmed by the actions of another person or business (the "Defendant"). The Plaintiff asks the court for relief by filing a "complaint" and starting a court case. The Plaintiff may seek "damages" , or money to compensate for their losses or harm. A Plaintiff may also ask for an "injunction". An injunction can prevent a Defendant from doing something; it may also require the Defendant to do something. The Plaintiff may also file a request for a "declaratory judgment" in which the court determines the parties' rights under a contract or statute.

The case can be resolved by trial by Judge or jury. The case may also be resolved by the parties themselves through settlement.

If there is a trial, the decision maker (either the Judge or the jury) will examine the facts of the case to figure out what happened and how to apply the approrpiate law. Based on this, the court or jury decides the legal consequences of the parties' actions.

Parties may also settle the case themselves. Settlement may avoid trial expenses and other negative risks. Settlements usually involve monetary agreements. These agreements may be enforced by court order..

Types Of Civil Case

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