Glossary of Terms

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d

  • Defendant - A person or institution against who an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused

f

  • Fraud - The use of dishonesty, deception. or false representation in order to gain a material advantage or to injure the interest of others.

l

  • Litigation - A legal proceeding in a court: a judicial contest to determine and enforce legal rights.

p

  • Proceedings - The beginning of a court action
  • Public Liability - Part of the law of tort which focuses on civil wrongs. An applicant (the injured party) usually sues the respondent