Glossary of Terms

Glosario de términos Jurídicos

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  • 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.

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

  • 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.