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The party who initiates the case is usually called the Plaintiff (although in some jurisdictions, the term is Petitioner). The person who is sued is the Defendant (who may be called the Respondent in those jurisdictions that use the term Petitioner).
If the Defendant asserts a claim back against the Plaintiff, the Defendant may be called the Counterclaimant, and the Plaintiff called the Counterdefendant.
If one of the parties believes that yet another party, not a part of the original suit, bears some responsibility, that third party can be joined in the lawsuit by means of filing and serving a "Third Party Complaint". The person served becomes a Third Party Defendant.
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What two types of legal issues do courts decide?
Criminal cases and civil cases
What kinds of cases are considered to be civil cases?
All cases that are not criminal are civil. When two private parties have a dispute, it is civil. When one party is charged with a crime by the state, it is criminal.
Two kinds of legal cases are?
Criminal cases and civil cases
What kind of cases does a petit jury do?
All cases, criminal and civil, originating within that particular courts jurisdiction.
Do criminal cases make up a majority of all cases filed in state courts?
Yes. Criminal cases far outnumber civil cases.
Who bears onus of proof in criminal and civil cases?
In both cases, the moving party bears the burden of proof. In a criminal case, that is the government. In a civil case, that is the plaintiff.
What are the similarities between civil and criminal cases?
Both civil and criminal cases involve legal disputes that are resolved in a court of law. In both types of cases, there are parties involved who present evidence and arguments to support their positions. Additionally, both civil and criminal cases can result in a judgment or verdict that determines the outcome of the case.
Can you get a criminal judgment after civil judgment?
Yes, it is possible to receive a criminal judgment after a civil judgment. Civil cases typically involve disputes between individuals or organizations, resulting in monetary damages or injunctions, while criminal cases are initiated by the government to address violations of criminal law. If the actions that led to the civil judgment also constituted a crime, law enforcement can pursue criminal charges regardless of the civil outcome. Therefore, the legal processes for civil and criminal cases are distinct and can occur independently of one another.
Types of cases?
There are a variety of types of legal cases. These include civil cases, as well as criminal legal cases.
What is the difference between a civil subpoena and a criminal subpoena?
A civil subpoena is issued in civil cases, such as disputes between individuals or organizations, to compel the production of documents or testimony. A criminal subpoena is issued in criminal cases by the prosecution to compel witnesses to testify or produce evidence in a criminal investigation or trial.
Cases tried before a court of law are civil and what?
criminal
What branch hears civil and criminal cases?
Judicial Branch
