What is a civil case?

A civil case is a legal dispute between two or more parties that is not criminal in nature. In a civil case, one party typically sues another party, claiming that the other party owes them some money or property, or that the other party breached a contract with them. In Texas, an accident law civil case is a lawsuit that is brought by an injured person (the plaintiff) against a person or organization (the defendant) responsible for the injury. The plaintiff is seeking compensation for damages (expenses and losses related to the injury) from the defendant. Generally, the defendant may defend himself by attempting to prove that he was not responsible for the injury or that the injury was too minor to warrant. A Texas civil court judge or jury will then decide who is liable and what amount of damages, if any, should be paid.

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