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Damages in Civil Litigation

If a person suffers an injury or loss due to the wrongful actions of another person, the injured person may file a civil lawsuit against the offending party. If the injured person proves his or her case, the court will award damages. Damages are...

Injunctions

What is an injunction?

An injunction is a court order directing a person or company to do a certain act or prohibiting the person or company from doing a certain act.

What standards does a...

State Appellate Procedural Process
If a litigant is dissatisfied with the trial court's judgment, the litigant can file an appeal. The party who files the appeal is called the appellant; the other party is called the appellee or respondent. This article discusses the steps in the...

Pro Bono Legal Services
Many people cannot afford to hire an attorney for help with legal problems. State and federal programs, such as Legal Aid and Legal Services, provide pro bono or free legal services. Bar associations, law schools, and non-profit groups also...

Criminal Cases
A criminal case begins when the prosecutor files criminal charges against a person, a person is arrested, or the grand jury returns an indictment against a person. Criminal offenses are either misdemeanors or felonies. A misdemeanor is a crime...