Lawsuit
Lawsuit (/'lɔː.suːt/)
A lawsuit is a legal dispute between two or more parties that is resolved by a court's decision. The parties involved in a lawsuit are known as the plaintiff(s) and the defendant(s).
Etymology
The term "lawsuit" is derived from the Middle English word "sute," which means "attendance at court," and the Old French word "suite," which means "a following." The term "law" is derived from the Old English word "lagu," which means "something laid down or fixed."
Related Terms
- Plaintiff: The party who initiates the lawsuit.
- Defendant: The party against whom the lawsuit is brought.
- Litigation: The process of taking legal action; the process of suing someone or being sued.
- Settlement: An agreement reached between the parties in a lawsuit before the court makes a decision.
- Tort: A wrongful act or an infringement of a right leading to civil legal liability.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lawsuit
- Wikipedia's article - Lawsuit
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