What is a Civil Suit?
A civil lawsuit is where the plaintiff is the party or person(s) that seek to hold the other party, the defendant responsible for some sort of harmful act or wrongdoing, such as a personal injury action or breach of contract claim. If the plaintiff is successful in their civil action — such that the court rules that the defendant is liable for legitimate damages — the defendant is then required by law to pay restitution to the plaintiff, usually in the form of money damages.
