Being a Defendant in a lawsuit (being sued)

LIST Code: TO-04-03-00-00

LIST Code

TO-04-03-00-00

Title

Being a Defendant in a lawsuit (being sued)

Definition

This category covers the options, rights, and obligations of a person who is being sued in court for an injury (or tort) that another person alleges has happened. This includes how the court process will work, how a person can defend themselves, and what consequences they might face.

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Last updated on Jul 01 2022

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