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[[Latin]] litigatus, past participle of litigare, from lit-, lis lawsuit + agere to drive — more at [[agent]] | [[Latin]] litigatus, past participle of litigare, from lit-, lis lawsuit + agere to drive — more at [[agent]] | ||
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==Definitions== | ==Definitions== | ||
1 : to carry on a [[legal]] contest by [[judicial]] [[process]] | 1 : to carry on a [[legal]] contest by [[judicial]] [[process]] | ||
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The conduct of a lawsuit is called '''litigation'''. One who has a [[tendency]] to litigate rather than seek non-judicial remedies is called litigious. | The conduct of a lawsuit is called '''litigation'''. One who has a [[tendency]] to litigate rather than seek non-judicial remedies is called litigious. | ||
| − | A lawsuit is a civil [[action]] brought before a [[court]] of [[law]] in which a plaintiff, a party who claims to have received damages from a defendant's [[actions]], seeks a [[legal]] or equitable remedy. The defendant is required to [[respond]] to the plaintiff's complaint. If the plaintiff is successful, [[judgment]] will be given in the plaintiff's [[favor]], and a range of [ | + | A lawsuit is a civil [[action]] brought before a [[court]] of [[law]] in which a plaintiff, a party who claims to have received damages from a defendant's [[actions]], seeks a [[legal]] or equitable remedy. The defendant is required to [[respond]] to the plaintiff's complaint. If the plaintiff is successful, [[judgment]] will be given in the plaintiff's [[favor]], and a range of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Court_order court orders] may be issued to enforce a [[right]], award damages, or impose an [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Injunction injunction] to prevent an [[act]] or compel an [[act]]. A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Declaratory_judgment declaratory judgment] may be issued to prevent [[future]] legal disputes. |
| − | A lawsuit may involve dispute resolution of [[private]] [[law]] issues between [[individuals]], [[business]] [[entities]] or non-profit [[organizations]]. A lawsuit may also enable the [[state]] to be treated as if it were a [[private]] party in a civil case, as plaintiff or defendant regarding an injury, or may provide the state with a civil [[cause]] of [[action]] to enforce certain [[laws]].[ | + | A lawsuit may involve dispute resolution of [[private]] [[law]] issues between [[individuals]], [[business]] [[entities]] or non-profit [[organizations]]. A lawsuit may also enable the [[state]] to be treated as if it were a [[private]] party in a civil case, as plaintiff or defendant regarding an injury, or may provide the state with a civil [[cause]] of [[action]] to enforce certain [[laws]].[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Litigation] |
[[Category: Law]] | [[Category: Law]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:28, 13 December 2020
Etymology
Latin litigatus, past participle of litigare, from lit-, lis lawsuit + agere to drive — more at agent
- Date: 1615
Definitions
1 : to carry on a legal contest by judicial process 2 : archaic : dispute 3 : to contest at law <litigate a claim>
Description
The conduct of a lawsuit is called litigation. One who has a tendency to litigate rather than seek non-judicial remedies is called litigious.
A lawsuit is a civil action brought before a court of law in which a plaintiff, a party who claims to have received damages from a defendant's actions, seeks a legal or equitable remedy. The defendant is required to respond to the plaintiff's complaint. If the plaintiff is successful, judgment will be given in the plaintiff's favor, and a range of court orders may be issued to enforce a right, award damages, or impose an injunction to prevent an act or compel an act. A declaratory judgment may be issued to prevent future legal disputes.
A lawsuit may involve dispute resolution of private law issues between individuals, business entities or non-profit organizations. A lawsuit may also enable the state to be treated as if it were a private party in a civil case, as plaintiff or defendant regarding an injury, or may provide the state with a civil cause of action to enforce certain laws.[1]
