In a civil case, the plaintiff is the party who starts the proceedings by filing a complaint against the defendant.
Yes, civil cases can involve juries in the legal proceedings, but it depends on the specific circumstances of the case and the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is being heard.
Yes, text messages are generally admissible as evidence in civil court proceedings, as long as they are relevant to the case and can be authenticated to prove their accuracy and origin.
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).
Yes, civil courts may have juries in their proceedings, but it depends on the specific type of case and the jurisdiction in which the court is located. Juries are typically used in civil cases involving significant monetary damages or complex legal issues.
The 'v' in the name of a court case does not stand for 'versus', but for 'and' (in civil proceedings) or 'against' (in criminal proceedings).
Yes. Court proceedings concerning the legalization of same-sex marriage are civil lawsuits. They are civil cases in the sense that they are not criminal cases.
Yes, it is possible to subpoena text messages in a civil case. This means that a party in the case can request the text messages from a person's phone or from a phone service provider as part of the legal proceedings.
Yes, a person can still sue in a civil court even if they plead guilty in a criminal case. A guilty plea in a criminal case does not prevent the individual from pursuing a civil lawsuit related to the same incident. However, the outcome of the criminal case, such as a conviction, may affect the civil case, as the guilty plea can be used as evidence in the civil proceedings.
If the criminal conviction is unrelated to the civil claim, it is irrelevant. The difficulty with being held in custody is that because it may not be easy to attend court, the case may be heard in your absence.
A default judgment in a civil case is a ruling made in favor of one party because the other party failed to respond or appear in court. It impacts the legal proceedings by allowing the case to proceed without the absent party's participation, potentially leading to a final decision in favor of the party who obtained the default judgment.
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.
When a civil case is "reclosed," it typically means that the case, which had previously been closed or resolved, is being reopened for further proceedings or additional issues. This may occur due to new evidence, a change in circumstances, or a party's request for reconsideration. The reopening allows the court to address outstanding matters that were not fully resolved during the initial proceedings. It is important to follow the specific legal procedures of the jurisdiction in question when a case is reclosed.