What are civil lawsuits?

Answer by  patti (29325)

A civil lawsuit is the means by which an individual (victim) can seek monetary damages from another (offender). A 'preponderance of the evidence' is the standard of proof.

Answer by  JohnnyBee (65)

A civil lawsuit is a case brought for financial compensation in a civil court, as opposed to a criminal case which is brought in a criminal court. The defendant in a criminal case is accused by the state of breaking the law, the defendant in a civil case is being sued by another citizen or business entity.

Answer by  jegan76 (14)

A civil law suit is an action brought before the court of law by the plaintiff (injured party) over the defendant in order to claim damages or recover the loss suffered.

Answer by  cody (1331)

a civil lawsuits are when two or more people take each other to court over money ect. this is different from like companys taking each other to court over something