LITIGATION
WHAT IS CIVIL LITIGATION?
Civil litigation is the process of dispute resolution between members of a community through the court system. Civil Law grants to individuals the right to sue for compensation or for specific action in matters such as breach of contract, defamation and negligence.
WHEN CAN I SUE SOMEONE?
If you feel that you’ve been wronged but it’s not a criminal matter to be dealt with by the Police then you may be able to commence a lawsuit against someone. The kinds of disputes that are dealt with under civil law include disputes between:
- Neighbours
- Customers and suppliers
- Business partners
- Buyers and sellers of property
- Landlords and tenants
- Home owners and builders
- Executors or beneficiaries in deceased estates
- Accident victims