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Wrongful Death Action

A lawsuit filed against an individual or company for the death of a person due to negligent or wrongful behavior. Wrongful death cases are generally filed by a surviving family member (typically spouse), who can recover damages for mental and physical suffering, lost wages, funeral and medical expenses for the deceased, loss of income and...

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Writ

A written court order directing a person to take, or refrain from taking, a certain act.

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Witness

A person called upon by either side in a lawsuit to give testimony before the court or jury.