In a civil suit, the plaintiff has the burden of proof so in the event of a tie in the evidence, the plaintiff loses.
In a criminal trial, the burden (a different burden: beyond a reasonable doubt), is on the prosecutor.
In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
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A party to a civil suit generally must clearly state all relevant allegations of fact upon which a claim is based.
(2) money won in a civil suit to pay for expenses.
counsel: One or more lawyers that represent a client. Also, legal advice. (See attorney, lawyer.)
count: Each separate charge (or statement) in an action. (See charge.) ...
defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime. Back to Previous Page
defense table: The table where the defense lawyer sits with the defendant in the courtroom.
Sue: To start a civil suit.
Suit: A lawsuit; a litigation; an action; a civil, rather than a criminal proceeding; a proceeding taking place in a court of law where one person or persons takes action against another person or persons.
TOP Relator : An informer; a person who has supplied the facts required for a criminal prosecution or a civil suit. In criminal prosecutions in some states, this would be indicated by the use of the expression ex. rel.
Relator An informer; a person who has supplied the facts required for a criminal prosecution or a civil suit. In criminal prosecutions in some states, this would be indicated by the use of the expression ex. rel.
nolle prosequi - A formal entry upon the record, by the a plaintiff in a civil suit, or, more commonly, by the prosecuting attorney in a criminal action, by which he declares that he "will no further prosecute" the case, ...
DISTRICT COURT -- A Michigan trial court that hears the following types of cases: civil suits involving $25,000 or less; adult criminal misdemeanor offenses punishable by up to one year’s imprisonment; civil infractions; ...
In the USA, this is one of the initial documents issued in a civil suit; giving the defendant notice of the claim and an opportunity to defend it. The summons also gives the court which issues it the authority to dispose of the matter.
Superior Court of Justice The Superior Court of Justice hears criminal prosecutions of indictable offences, summary conviction appeals, bail reviews, estates, civil suits (over $25,000), and, ...
By the laws of, it is believed, all the states, when a poor debtor is in arrest in a civil suit, the plaintiff is compelled to pay an allowance regulated by law, for his maintenance and support, and in default of such payment at the time required, ...
2 pl : the money awarded to a party in a civil suit as reparation for the loss or injury for which another is liable
see also additur cover mitigate remittitur
compare declaratory judgment at judgment injunction specific performance at performance ...
equitable - Developed from English law and pertains to civil suits in "equity" rather than in "law".
equitable distribution - Legal principle under which earnings and assets acquired during marriage are divided equitably fairly at divorce.
intervention - A proceeding in a civil suit by which a third person is permitted by the court to join as a party to the suit.
intestate - The status of a person who dies without leaving a will.
Comparative negligence: Negligence of a plaintiff in a civil suit which decreases his recovery by his percentage of negligence compared to a defendant's negligence.
ne exact - A formal entry upon the record by the plaintiff in a civil suit, or the prosecuting officer in a criminal case, declaring the case will not be prosecuted.
Defendant: The person against whom a lawsuit or prosecution has been brought. In a civil suit this is the person from whom a plaintiff seeks relief. In a criminal action, the defendant is the accused.
The prosecution of a civil suit, when malicious, is a good cause of action, even when there has been no arrest. 1 P. C. C. 210; 11 Conn. 582; 1 Wend. 345. But no action lies for commencing a civil action, though without sufficient cause. 1 Penns. R.
Assault And Battery The combination of two crimes, of threat (assault) and actual beating (battery). Victims can also sue in a civil suit for the damages suffered as a result of the attack.
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summons Normally the first document in a civil suit, attached to the complaint and notifying the defendant that an action has been commenced, and requiring the defendant to appear and respond to the complaint by filing an answer to it.
The defendant can plead for the default judgement be waived off, but will have to provide a valid reason for not appearing when called for. In case of civil suits, ...
preponderance of evidenceEvidence which is even a little bit more convincing. This is the standard by which a plaintiff must prove his case in a civil suit.
Constitution, reflecting this concern, require a jury in federal trials, in criminal prosecutions, and in civil suits at common law where the damages sought exceed $20; the traditional exemption of cases in equity was left unchanged.
The defendants in both civil suits and criminal trials need not provide absolute "proof" of non-responsibility in a civil case or innocence (in a criminal case), ...
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