Although the goal of any civil suit is to assign liability to the defendant and be awarded damages, collection is not automatic; this article covers the basics of collecting damages.
Most civil and criminal decisions of a state or federal trial court (as well as administrative decisions by agencies) are subject to review by an appeals court. Whether the appeal concerns a judge's order or a jury's verdict, an appeals court reviews...
Introduction to attorney fees and costs, with links to other FindLaw content detailing the types of fees your attorney may charge; different fee agreements; how to handle fee disputes; and more.
When someone has a legal problem, an attorney can be the first person they look to for answers, help, and representation. However, before the average client gets in touch with an attorney they likely have questions about how much an attorney's servic...
The basics of civil (as opposed to criminal) court cases, with an overview of the six main phases of a civil trial and a detailed explanation of each.
Key differences between civil and criminal cases, which in some cases may address the same incident or issue, with brief explanations of how each kind of case typically works.
When you sue someone for damages, such as in an assault or defamation suit, you are engaging in a civil court action. The legal justice system is divided into two main courts: criminal and civil. Criminal courts try defendants for crimes against the ...
Basic primer on the all-important discovery phase of a civil trial, in which the parties involved share specific information and evidence pertaining to the facts in the cases.
Concise explanation of subject matter jurisdiction in determining the venue for a case, and how a court determines whether it has the authority to hear a given type of case.
Primer on whether you should file a civil lawsuit to settle a given dispute, including examples of different types of cases and what to look for when deciding whether to sue.
