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A lawsuit or (much less commonly) "suit in law " is a civil action brought in a court of law in which a plaintiff. a party who claims to have incurred loss as a result of a defendant 's actions, demands a legal or equitable remedy. The defendant is required to respond to the plaintiff's complaint. If the plaintiff is successful, judgment will be given in the plaintiff's favor, and a variety of court orders may be issued to enforce a right. award damages, or impose a temporary or permanent injunction to prevent an act or compel an act. A declaratory judgment may be issued to prevent future legal disputes. Although not as common, lawsuit may also refer to a criminal action, criminal proceeding, or criminal claim.

The conduct of a lawsuit is called litigation. One who has a tendency to litigate rather than seek non-judicial remedies is called litigious. [ 1 ] The plaintiffs and defendants are called litigants and the attorneys representing them are called litigators. [ 2 ]