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In "A Civil Action," the primary parties involved are the plaintiffs, a group of families whose health and property were allegedly harmed by toxic waste dumping, and the defendants, two large companies, W.R. Grace and Beatrice Foods. The case centers around the environmental pollution in Woburn, Massachusetts, which the plaintiffs claim caused serious illnesses and even death among community members. The legal battle highlights issues of corporate accountability and environmental justice. The case ultimately raises questions about the complexities of proving liability in environmental lawsuits.
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What is the stage of a civil action during which the parties gather evidence from each other is called?
Discovery
What are the potential outcomes of a civil action ending?
The potential outcomes of a civil action ending include a judgment in favor of the plaintiff, a judgment in favor of the defendant, a settlement between the parties, or the case being dismissed.
Which Federal Rule of Civil Procedure governs the filing of class-action lawsuits?
Federal Rule of Civil Procedure § 23 is the general rule for class-action lawsuits, and § 19 (d) is the exception for Class Action lawsuits to required joinder of parties.
Who were the parties involved in the the civil war?
The term "parties" I must believe is meant to be "Who were the participants in the Civil Ar?" The US Civil War was fought between the Confederate States of America and the United States. In terms of political parties, in the North the two major parties were the Democrat & Republican parties.
What is the nature of an ordinary civil action?
An ordinary civil action is a legal dispute between two parties seeking resolution through the court system. It typically involves a plaintiff seeking damages or other forms of relief from a defendant based on a violation of civil laws or contractual obligations. The goal is to have the court determine liability and provide a remedy to the injured party.
When was A Civil Action released?
A Civil Action was released on 12/25/1998.
What was the Production Budget for A Civil Action?
The Production Budget for A Civil Action was $60,000,000.
When was A Civil Action created?
A Civil Action was created on 1996-08-27.
In a civil action where it is not certain that all interested parties were given notice does the Court have jurisdiction to hear testimony even if they wait to sign an order?
If all parties were given notice of the hearing and none asked for a continuance or postponement then the court will continue with the hearing.
What are the names of the parties involved in a civil trial?
In a civil trial, the parties involved are typically the plaintiff, who is the person bringing the lawsuit, and the defendant, who is the person being sued.
For a lawyer to say he does 90 percent Practice devoted to letigation - means what?
This means that this lawyer usually deals with lawsuit cases. This can be civil lawsuits with single parties or large lawsuits such as class action. This means that this lawyer is more of a civil case lawyer
How much money did A Civil Action gross worldwide?
A Civil Action grossed $56,709,981 worldwide.
