civil action
In the United States, a lawsuit between private parties, including an action by a…In the United States, a lawsuit between private parties, including an action by a private person against a government entity, which will be treated as a private party by the court.
Meaning
2 sensesIn the United States, a lawsuit between private parties, including an action by a private person against a government entity, which will be treated as a private party by the court.
In Roman Dutch law, a lawsuit that is not criminal in nature. It may be between the state and a private party. It is usually based in contract, or delict (tort).
- legal action to protect a private civil right or to compel a civil remedy (as distinguished from criminal prosecution)
Forms
plural: civil actions| Singular | civil action |
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See also
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