civil action

An action brought to enforce, redress, or protect a private or civil right; a noncriminal litigation.

— Also termed (if brought by a private person) private action; (if brought by a government) public action. [Cases: Action 1. C.J.S. Actions §§ 2–9, 11, 17, 21, 32–33, 36.]


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