What Does Civil Litigation Encompass?
Civil litigation is the process of resolving disputes between people or businesses in civil court, usually over money or property. It covers contract, personal injury, and employment disputes, among others.
Civil litigation is the legal process where individuals or businesses pursue legal action against one another in a civil court, typically over a dispute concerning money or property. It involves many legal issues, including contract disputes, personal injury claims, employment disputes, and more.
The goal of civil litigation is to resolve a dispute and potentially award damages to the person bringing the lawsuit, which is called the plaintiff. In some cases, the defendant may bring a counter claim also seeking damages from the plaintiff.
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