A civil judgment is a ruling against a defendant in a court of law. It refers to a non-criminal legal matter and often requires the defendant to pay damages. Damages are generally money amounts. How Does a Lawsuit Start? When a plaintiff wants to sue a defendant, a complaint is filed with the jurisdiction where the issue occurred. If the …
What is a Breach of Contract?
A business contract creates certain obligations that are to be fulfilled by the parties who entered into the agreement. Legally, one party’s failure to fulfill any of its contractual obligations is known as a “breach of contract”. Depending on the specifics, a breach can occur when a party fails to perform on time, does not perform in accordance with the …
