Civil Vs. Criminal Law Suits

A civil lawsuit occurs when a victim brings a case for money damages against the defendant for causing emotional or physical injuries. The person who files the lawsuit is called the plaintiff and the defendant is the party against whom the lawsuit has been filed. In civil lawsuits, judges and juries try to reach a verdict as to whether or not the allegation is true, rather than whether someone is guilty or not guilty. The plaintiff usually hires an attorney, and the attorneys fee is

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