civil law

civil wrongs causing harm or loss, typically resulting in legal liability

a professional who assist lawyers in various task

punitive

pre-trial sworn testimony of a witness, taken out of court

legal system based on judicial decisions and precedents rather than on codified statues

court orders prohibiting or compelling certain actions

statement made under oath

obligation to provide sufficient evidence to support a claim or allegation in a legal proceeding

involving or aiming at punishment, often in the form of fines or penalties

an agreement between parties in a legal dispute, usually to avoid going to trial