: In the United States, a lawsuit between private parties, including an action by a private person against a government entity, which will be treated as a private party by the court
Roman Dutch Law: a lawsuit which is not criminal in nature. It may be between the state and a private party. It is usually based in contract, or delict (tort)
An action brought in a civil court of law by a plaintiff against a defendant where the plaintiff usually claims the defendant has injured the plaintiff or the plaintiff's property in some way or the defendant has violated some law, regulation, or ordinance A lawsuit
An action where an issue, formed by some kind of complaint, is presented for trial Proceedings are for declaration, enforcement, protection of a right, redress, or prevention of a wrong
Every law suit other than a criminal action; an adversary proceeding for the enforcement or protection of a legal right or the redress or prevention of a wrong
A lawsuit filed in course against a person who has either failed to comply with statutory or regulatory requirements or an administrative order or has contributed to a release of hazardous wastes or constituents There are four types of civil actions: Compliance Corrective Monitoring and Analysis Imminent Hazard