Untitled Flashcards Set

Aggrieved party

The wronged party in a legal dispute; typically the plaintiff.

Defendant

The wrongdoer in a legal dispute; the party being accused or sued.

Breach

The breaking or failure to comply with a duty or obligation.

Contract Breach

Breaking an agreement.

Negligence

Breaching a duty of care.

Counterclaim

A separate claim made in response to a claim, usually heard by the same court at the same time.

Causation

The plaintiff must prove that the defendant's actions caused the harm suffered.

Loss

Refers to economic or financial loss, property damage, personal injury, pain and suffering, or loss of enjoyment.

Limitation of Actions

The time period in which the wronged party can sue.

Burden of Proof

The responsibility to prove a case; also known as the onus of proof.

Standard of Proof

The requirement for the plaintiff to prove the balance of probability in their case.

Aggrieved party

The wronged party in a legal dispute; typically the plaintiff.

Defendant

The wrongdoer in a legal dispute; the party being accused or sued.

Breach

The breaking or failure to comply with a duty or obligation.

Contract Breach

Breaking an agreement.

Negligence

Breaching a duty of care.

Counterclaim

A separate claim made in response to a claim, usually heard by the same court at the same time.

Causation

The plaintiff must prove that the defendant's actions caused the harm suffered.

Loss

Refers to economic or financial loss, property damage, personal injury, pain and suffering, or loss of enjoyment.

Limitation of Actions

The time period in which the wronged party can sue.

Burden of Proof

The responsibility to prove a case; also known as the onus of proof.

Standard of Proof

The requirement for the plaintiff to prove the balance of probability in their case.

Plaintiff

The party who initiates a lawsuit; the claimant.

Damages

Monetary compensation awarded to the injured party.

Duty of Care

A legal obligation to exercise a reasonable standard of care while performing any acts that could foreseeably harm others.