civil law cases
Non-criminal court matters
Civil law cases are legal disputes between private parties seeking compensation or specific remedies rather than criminal punishment.
One person sues another over contracts, property, injuries, or family matters like divorce and custody.
The standard of proof is lower than in criminal cases—preponderance of evidence rather than beyond reasonable doubt.
She filed a civil law case against her former employer for wrongful termination.
- divorceLegal end of matrimony
- breach of contractFailure to perform agreed duties
- easementLimited land-use privilege
- judgeOne who decides
- adverse possessionClaiming land through occupation
rescission · wrongful termination · negligence · encumbrance · defamation · custody · title deed · alimony · restraining order · small claims court · consideration · tenancy agreement · legal fees · foreclosure · lien · trespass · property dispute · personal injury
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Lawsuits against alleged offenders
criminal prosecutions · felony cases · criminal proceedings · criminal law cases · misdemeanor cases
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