| A | B |
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| contract | A set of promises between agreeing parties that is enforceable by law |
| tort | A wrongfulact, other than breaking a contract, for which an injured party has the right to sue |
| negligence | A lack of proper care and attention |
| plaintiff | The person who files a lawsuit |
| defendant | The person who is being sued |
| complaint | A formal notice that a lawsuit has been brought |
| damages | Money ordered by a court to be paid for injuries or losses suffered |
| summons | A notice directing someone to appear in court to answer a complaint or a charge |
| discovery | A process by which lawyers have the opportunity to check facts and gather evidence before a trial |
