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In a Civil Case the party who brings a case against a Defendant is called?
In a criminal case it is the accuser. In a civil case - think Judge Judy - it is the Plaintiff
Who awards damages in a civil case?
In a civil case, damages are awarded by a judge or a jury. The judge or jury determines the amount of compensation based on the evidence presented, the nature of the case, and applicable laws. Their decision is aimed at making the injured party whole or compensating for losses incurred due to the wrongdoing of another party.
Who is the party in civil case?
The PLAINTIFF is the party who files (brings) the lawsuit.
What is a case in which a person is harmed because of another person's actions or failure to act called?
That would be called a "personal injury case." It typically involves situations where someone is injured due to another person's negligence or intentional harm. These cases can result in the injured party seeking compensation for their damages.
What are two sides called in a civil case?
In a civil case, the two sides are referred to as the plaintiff and the defendant. The plaintiff is the party that brings the lawsuit, seeking relief or damages for a perceived wrong, while the defendant is the party being accused or sued, who responds to the plaintiff's claims.
What do you call the aggrieved party in a civil case?
The aggrieved party in a lawsuit is the plaintiff
Who starts the proceedings in a civil case?
In a civil case, the plaintiff is the party who starts the proceedings by filing a complaint against the defendant.
Party who begins legal case?
The party who initiates a legal case is known as the plaintiff in a civil case or the prosecution in a criminal case. They are the ones bringing the case to court and seeking a resolution or remedy for the legal issue at hand.
What plaintiff seeks to prove in a civil case?
That the defendant injured, or caused them some damage, monetary or physical.
In a civil case what is the person bringing the case called?
Petitioner
What is the person bringing the case called in a civil case?
Petitioner
Party status in civil proceedings?
In civil proceedings, a party's status refers to their role and position in the case. The main parties in civil proceedings are the plaintiff (the party initiating the lawsuit) and the defendant (the party being sued). Other potential parties include third-party defendants (brought into the case by the defendant), intervenors (who have a legal interest in the case), and amicus curiae (who provide information or arguments to assist the court).
