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A person who files or begins a civil lawsuit is called?
A plaintiff initiates a lawsuit against a defendant.
Can a lawsuit against a defendant be filed in a different county?
The court where the lawsuit is filed must have jurisdiction. One of the persons in the lawsuit must either reside there, or the cause of the lawsuit had to occur there.
How is a complaint for damages instituted in court of law?
The complaint is the original document filed to create a lawsuit. Once the complaint is filed, it is served on the defendant, and the lawsuit has begun.
What is a civil summoms?
A civil summons is a legal document that notifies a defendant that a lawsuit has been filed against them and requires them to appear in court to respond to the allegations. It is typically served along with a copy of the complaint.
A defendant is a person against whom a lawsuit is brought?
The defendant is the one being sued in the court. It is their job to "defend" themselves against the allegations being brought in front of the court. Plaintiff - Complain Defendant - Defend
Can a prevailing defendant's judgment for attorneys fees and costs against a plaintiff in a negligence lawsuit be attached to his 401K?
No
What is 4D writ of summons?
A 4D writ of summons is a legal document used in certain jurisdictions, typically in Malaysia, to initiate a lawsuit. It refers to a specific type of writ that outlines the plaintiff's claims and demands for relief against the defendant. The term "4D" often pertains to cases involving disputes related to four-dimensional aspects, such as time and space, particularly in property or real estate contexts. This writ must be served to the defendant to formally commence legal proceedings.
What does it mean to commence a lawsuit?
To commence a lawsuit means to start a given legal proceeding. A lawsuit refers to a very detailed term for a given court proceeding whereby a given individual seeks a legal remedy.
Can a lawsuit against your husband affect you if you are legally separated?
Yes, if you are a joint defendant or hold jointly owned property.
What party defends against a complaint?
In civil law, the party who is served with the papers beginning the civil action, and is defending the lawsuit is called the "defendant"; the party who brings the lawsuit is called the "plaintiff". In the strictest sense, the person in a criminal 'lawsuit' not a civil proceeding, is called a "defendant". The party, in the criminal action, who brings the lawsuit, a criminal proceeding, is called the "State". The representative for the criminal action against the is a Prosecutor. Please see the discussion page for further notions about using the word "defendant" instead of the label "accused" in a criminal proceeding.
How do you know who the plaintiff is in a case citation?
In a case citation, the plaintiff is typically listed first before the defendant. The plaintiff is the party that initiates a legal action or lawsuit against the defendant.
Can a motion to dismiss be filed when the wrong defendant is named in the lawsuit?
Yes, a motion to dismiss can be filed if the wrong defendant is named in a lawsuit.
