Blog: Civil Litigation

Nov 3, 2016

Most people have heard the term “civil litigation,” and most have a sense that there’s a difference between the criminal justice system and other legal matters. But the term “civil suit” or “civil litigation” can still be confusing. This blog is designed to help clear up some of that confusion. The Parties In a civil lawsuit, the parties are typically private individuals, though the government may be a plaintiff or a defendant in a civil...