What is a Civil Lawsuit

A lawsuit is a legal dispute between individuals, covering various subjects like contracts, torts, property, and family law. Parties involved seek court assistance to resolve disputes, assess damages, or enforce compliance. Civil lawsuits differ from criminal ones, where the government enforces laws. Civil cases are prevalent in the US legal system.

What is a lawsuit primarily about?

• A business transaction

• A government policy

• A criminal charge against an individual

• A dispute between two or more individuals

Which of the following is NOT a subject matter of a lawsuit?

• Contract

• Tort

• Family law

• Government policy

In a lawsuit, what might the court be asked to assess?

• The guilt of a criminal

• The profitability of a business

• The damages or compliance required

• The fairness of a government policy

How do civil lawsuits differ from criminal lawsuits?

• Civil lawsuits are only about property issues

• Civil lawsuits involve the government enforcing regulations

• Civil lawsuits are less common than criminal lawsuits

• Civil lawsuits involve disputes between individuals

What percentage of legal actions in the United States are civil lawsuits?

• None of the above

• A small percentage

• A moderate percentage

• A large percentage