Civil Law - The type of law that deals with private rights or individuals, groups, or businesses, Lawsuit - Civil action involving a plaintiff and a defendant., Contract - An agreement between two or more parties that is enforceable in court., Breach of Contract - Failing to perform any term of a contract, written or oral, without a legitimate legal excuse., Tort - a wrongful act, negligence, or an infringement of a right leading to a civil lawsuit, Negligence - Causing injury/damages to a person by not taking reasonable care/being careful., Plaintiff - A person or party filing a lawsuit in a civil case., Defendant - An individual or group being sued in a civil case., Burden of Proof - The amount of evidence needed to win a civil court case, Preponderance of evidence - The standard of proof in a civil case in which a judge or jury must believe the plaintiff's story and evidence is stronger than the defendant's version., Litigation - A lawsuit that goes to court., Arbitration - Procedure in which disputes are submitted to one or more impartial persons for final determination., Mediation - A settlement technique in which a neutral mediator meets with each side to try to find a solution that both sides will accept., Out of Court settlement - An agreement reached between parties in a civil matter without having to go to court., Damages - A sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury in a civil case., Subpoena - Summons to appear in court,

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