civil cases
Non-criminal court matters
Civil cases are legal disputes between private parties—individuals, businesses, or organizations—rather than criminal prosecutions by the state.
They typically involve claims for money damages or specific remedies: contract disputes, personal injury lawsuits, divorce proceedings, property disagreements.
The burden of proof is lower than in criminal cases, requiring only a preponderance of evidence rather than proof beyond reasonable doubt.
The court handles both criminal matters and civil cases.
- boundary disputesArguments over dividing lines
- defamationFalse statements harming reputation
- slip and fallLose footing, then collapse
- divorce proceedingsLegal process ending marriage
- breach of contractFailure to perform agreed duties
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Lawsuits against alleged offenders
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