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the plaintiff, that is the person filing the complaint against you.

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The party who initiates a civil suit is referred to as the?

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Can a defendant be forced to testify in a civil case, even if they do not want to?

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What is the significance of taking the fifth amendment in a civil case?

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What is a sentence for the word Proceeding?

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Why do people go to court?

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A person who files or begins a civil lawsuit is called?

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What must be resolve first in a case is it the criminal aspect or the civil aspect?

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What kind of legal proceeding may an injured person seek monetary damages?

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