legal matter
- lawsuitCivil court proceeding
- caseContainer or instance
- courtTrial venue or sports surface
- litigationLegal dispute process
- disputeVerbal clash over differences
hearing · trial · attorney · lawyer · judge · verdict · settlement · plaintiff · defendant · testimony · evidence · contract · claim · jurisdiction · subpoena · deposition · damages · briefcase
formality of dispute resolution
legal matterout-of-court settlement
Resolution bypassing formal litigation
gentleman's agreement · mediation · arbitration · private matter · handshake deal