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Civil Law
Private law
Plaintiff
Person filing the case
Defendant
Defending themselves
Litigation
The process of settling a dispute
Reserving Judgement
Judge is delaying their decision to have more time to review evidence
Pecuniary Damages
loss of income and future earnings
Non-pecuniary Damages
For pain suffering and loss of enjoyment
Injunction
An order, that someone has to OR not do something
Contingency Fees
When plaintiff will pay a lawyer a percentage of their winnings
Judgement
Final decision
Negligence
A careless act that causes harm to another
Duty Of care
legal obligation not to harm others
Causation
When there is a direct casual causation between the defendants actions and plaintiffs damages
ADR
Alternative Dispute Resolutions
Informed talk
Try to work out the problem on your own
Negotiation
Disputants try to reach a solution throough compromise
Mediation
Disputant allow third party to help reach a solution
Arbitration
Disputants allow for one or more person to listen to their argument and make a decision for them
Court Action
Bringing problem to a formal court
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