Civil Lawsuit

A civil lawsuit is a legal process where one person or organization (the plaintiff) files a case against another (the defendant) to resolve a disagreement or seek a remedy, such as money or an order requiring the defendant to do or stop doing something. It typically involves disputes over contracts, property, personal injury, or other non-criminal matters. The goal is to achieve a fair resolution through a court decision, rather than punishment like in criminal cases. Civil lawsuits are decided based on the preponderance of evidence, meaning it's more likely than not that one side's claims are true.