Category: L

Damages awarded to the family member (usually a spouse) of a deceased person for loss of companionship.

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

A party to a case.

A charge, hold, or claim upon property of another as security for a debt.

Meets the informational needs of the judges and lawyers.

Assist judges with research and drafting of opinions.  

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.