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Is there a trial date statue on civil cases. how long can a civil case be dragged out by the defendant?
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Who were the plaintif and the defendent?
In civil and tort cases, the "complaining" party is referred to as the PLAINTIFF. In criminal cases the plaintiff's place is taken by the PROSECUTION. In both civil and criminal cases the DEFENDANT is the person, or party, against whom the case is being brought.
Is defendant and respondent the same?
A defendant is the party being sued in a civil or criminal lawsuit. In some types of cases, such as that of divorce, a defendant is also called a respondent.
What do plaintiff law firms do?
They represent the plaintiff in civil cases against the defendant/respondant.
What type of cases are civil defense?
During a civil hearing or trial. A defence in which the defendant attempts to prove that he or she is not liable to any civil damages to the plantiff.
What is the court's job in civil cases?
To provide a place to resolve the differences between the plaintiff and the defendant.
What is the defendant in court?
The term "defendant" is usually used to describe the accused in a criminal trial. Occasionally the term is loosely used in civil court cases where the defendant is more properly known as the "respondant."
Can defendant accused of violating the criminal law also be sued in civil court?
Yes, a defendant accused of violating criminal law can also be sued in civil court for the same action. The outcomes of the criminal and civil cases can be independent of each other, and the defendant can face penalties in both cases if found liable.
What is one way that cases can be decided out of the court?
Civil cases can be "settled" out of court, if the parties are able to reach an agreement. Criminal cases may be plea-bargained if the defendant agrees to the conditions offered by the prosecuting attorney.
What explained what kind of cases federal courts could try?
Federal courts can take cases of offenders who cross state lines while committing crimes, civil suites against states, civil suites between states, violations of civil rights cases, cases where the outcome is appealed by the defendant or any case that really catches their interest (for the Supreme Court)
Do they use discovery more in civil cases or criminal?
Discovery is an important phase in both civil and criminal court cases. This is the process by which the defense gets access to the evidence being presented against the defendant so that the defense can address the information in court.
In civil cases what is the person being sued called?
Defendant. He has to defend him self against the plaintiff's accusation.
What amendment explained the kind of cases that courts could try?
Federal courts can take cases of offenders who cross state lines while committing crimes, civil suites against states, civil suites between states, violations of civil rights cases, cases where the outcome is appealed by the defendant or any case that really catches their interest (for the Supreme Court)
