Definitions from Wiktionary (civil action)
▸ noun: (law) 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.
▸ noun: (law) 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).
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▸ noun: (law) 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.
▸ noun: (law) 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).
Similar:
cause of action,
civil suit,
class action,
civil wrong,
popular action,
class action lawsuit,
lawsuit,
civil trial,
civil court,
civil law,
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Opposite:
Types:
breach of contract,
defamation,
negligence,
fraud,
assault,
battery,
trespass,
conversion,
wrongful death,
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