Legal Definitions

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Lawsuit:  A legal action started by a plaintiff against a defendant based on a complaint that the defendant failed to perform a legal duty, resulting in harm to the plaintiff.

Litigation:  A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.



The definitions of the legal terms on this page are provided by the United States Department of Justice.