Glossary of Terms

Glosario de términos Jurídicos

A (7) | B (4) | C (15) | D (7) | E (2) | F (3) | G (1) | H (2) | I (7) | J (4) | L (3) | M (3) | N (1) | O (2) | P (12) | R (3) | S (10) | T (4) | U (2) | V (3) | W (4)
  • Lawsuit

    A legal action started by a plaintiff against a defendant based on a complaint that the defendant failed to perform a legal duty, resulting in harm to the plaintiff.

  • Litigation

    A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.

  • Lodge

    To submit a document to the court for its review but not to have the document entered into the official file or record of a case.