lawsuit

A lawsuit is a civil legal action brought by one person or entity (the plaintiff) against another person or entity (the defendant) in a court of law. A lawsuit seeks a legal remedy, such as monetary damages, injunctive relief, or a declaratory judgment.

[Last reviewed in May of 2026 by the Wex Definitions Team]

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