What is a civil lawsuit or civil action?

A civil lawsuit is a private legal action between two or more parties addressing a legally recognizable dispute.

What are the types of civil lawsuit?

A civil lawsuit can be grounded in tort, contract, property, or family law. One or more of the parties have allegedly suffered a harm or loss as a result of the actions or inactions of the other party. Those parties are seeking resolution of the legal dispute and an enforceable remedy from the court.