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| arbitration | The process of resolving a dispute by having a neutral party act as a judge and make the decision |
| discovery | The process during which a plaintiff and defendant gather facts about the case |
| injunction | A court order requiring a person to stop doing something |
| liable | Legally responsible |
| litigation | The process of resolving a dispute in civil court |
| negotiation | The process of working out an agreement through discussion between people who have a disagreement |
| punitive damages | Money paid to a plaintiff by a defendant as punishment for breaking the law |
| reformation | A court-ordered change in a contract |
| remedy | A way to make up for damage that has been done |
| specific performance | A court order requiring a person to do something |
| civil law | Deals with the rights of private citizens in disputes with other parties |
| compensation | Payment for the loss or injury citizens have suffered |
| sue | Take to court |
| plaintiff | Person who begins litigation |
| defendant | Person being sued |
| complaint | Written notice to the court that explains the plaintiff’s side of the story |
| answer | Written response to a complaint |
| preponderance of the evidence | Evidence supports one party over the other party |
| nominal damages | Damages in name only |
| restitution | The return of a piece of property |
