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a) In the United States, a lawsuit between private parties, including an action by a private person against a government entity, which will be treated as a private party by the court
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Civil action — Civil Civ il, a. [L. civilis, fr. civis citizen: cf. F. civil. See {City}.] 1. Pertaining to a city or state, or to a citizen in his relations to his fellow citizens or to the state; within the city or state. [1913 Webster] 2. Subject to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
civil action — n. A lawsuit brought by a private citizen to protect a private or civil right or to seek a civil remedy; a noncriminal action. The Essential Law Dictionary. Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc. Amy Hackney Blackwell. 2008. civil… … Law dictionary
civil action — Action brought to enforce, redress, or protect private rights. In general, all types of actions other than criminal proceedings. Gilliken v. Gilliken, 248 N.C. 710, 104 S.E.2d 861, 863. The term includes all actions, both those formerly known as… … Black's law dictionary
civil action — Action brought to enforce, redress, or protect private rights. In general, all types of actions other than criminal proceedings. Gilliken v. Gilliken, 248 N.C. 710, 104 S.E.2d 861, 863. The term includes all actions, both those formerly known as… … Black's law dictionary
civil action — n. (legal) to bring a civil action * * * (legal) to bring a civil action … Combinatory dictionary
Civil Action No. 08-5424 — Civil Action No. 08 5424is a writ of habeas corpus filed on behalf of seventeen Uyghur captives in Guantanamo.cite web url=http://www.scotusblog.com/wp/wp content/uploads/2008/10/ca stay on uighurs 10 8 08.pdf title=Civil Action No. 08 5424 Filed … Wikipedia
Civil Action No. 05-cv-1601 — is a writ of habeas corpus filed on behalf of several Guantanamo captives.cite web url=http://docs.justia.com/cases/federal/district courts/district of columbia/dcdce/1:2008mc00442/131990/148/0.pdf title=Guantanamo Bay Detainee Litigation: Doc… … Wikipedia
Civil Action No. 05-cv-1592 — Civil Action No. 05 1592is a writ of habeas corpus filed on behalf of Guantanamo captive Hassan Bin Attash.cite web url=http://docs.justia.com/cases/federal/district courts/district of columbia/dcdce/1:2008mc00442/131990/152/0.pdf… … Wikipedia
Civil Action No. 02-cv-0299 — is a habeas corpus petition submitted on behalf of several Guantanamo captives.Petitions incorporated in 02 cv 0299On July 26 2004 US District Court Judge Colleen Kollar Kotelly incorporated several other habeas petitions with 02 cv 0299: Al Odah … Wikipedia
civil action — civil lawsuit, lawsuit which is brought by a citizen (as opposed to a criminal suit which is brought by the government) … English contemporary dictionary
Civil Action No. 02-cv-299 — #redirect Civil Action No. 02 cv 0299 … Wikipedia
