A Civil Suit is a type of lawsuit, therefore they are the same. A Civil Suit can be filed by any individual who is looking to file a case against someone for emotional or physical injuries.
I have never heard of bail referred to in the context of a civil lawsuit.
In the legal context, a lawsuit and a suit are essentially the same thing. They both refer to a legal action brought before a court to resolve a dispute or claim. The term "lawsuit" is more commonly used in American English, while "suit" is more commonly used in British English.
A civil suit judgment is against the person who is named in the lawsuit. Unless there are extenuating circumstances, the wife would not be liable for the payment.
Who ultimately won in the civil lawsuit from the film Widow on the hill? So what happened? Waiting for the ANSWER?????
The person that files a civil suit is known as the Petitioner or the Plaintiff or the Claimant.
Depends on the nature of the civil suit. If its a simple debt collection lawsuit- a chpt. 7 can discharge the debt. If its a lawsuit seeking money damages due to fraud, then it might not be dischargeable if the creditor files a proof of claim.
Yes. It is customary to file a Notice of Voluntary Dismissal with Prejudice. This has the effect of terminating the pending lawsuit and preventing the Plaintiff from refiling another suit against the same party(ies) based upon the same facts. In fact, the Defendant will likely insist upon it.
Yes, even in states where there are "no fault" laws a civil suit can be brought for damages and/or injuries.
Administrative Law would be the option, since the law suit is about the government agency.
Yes, filing suit is essentially the same as suing. Both terms refer to the legal process of initiating a lawsuit against an individual or entity in a court of law. Filing suit involves submitting the necessary legal documents to the court to formally begin the litigation process.
You can call your local civil court and ask if there is a law suit with your name is the defendant. Otherwise you should be receiving paperwork from the court soon if you are part of a lawsuit.
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