To obtain monetary compensation. The money ''recovered'' is called the ''recovery.'' The recovery is usually for an amount agreed to in settlement of the case or awarded by the court or jury. (See Award, Judgment)
This usually refers to the Defendant’s written response to the allegations made by the Plaintiff in the Plaintiff’s pleadings, but a Plaintiff can also be in the position of filing a Reply document.
The agreement reached between parties to a lawsuit to resolve the lawsuit without going to trial. The parties agree to ''settle'' the lawsuit, usually for a particular sum of money.
When a Plaintiff files a Complaint or Petition, the clerk of the court issues a summons that gives the Defendant notice of the lawsuit and commands the Defendant to answer by a certain date in a particular manner. A summons is generally served on the Defendant by a sheriff, marshal or other Process Server.
The period of time allowed by law for bringing a lawsuit. If a Plaintiff files a lawsuit after the Statute of Limitations period has expired on a legal action, a defendant may object and seek to have the case dismissed.
This term refers to actions for personal injuries, which by statute survive the death of the injured person. A Personal Representative may bring survival actions on behalf of the deceased.
A branch of the law as well as the legal term used to define wrongs committed on a person (usually physical or mental injuries) or on their property (usually destruction to personal belongings). Tort law is usually distinguished from contract law. (See Personal Injury, Wrongful Death)
A type of lawsuit brought on behalf of a deceased person’s heirs or beneficiaries alleging that the death was attributable to the willful or negligent act of another.
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