Here you can find an ever-updating list of legal terms and phrases:


-    The PLAINTIFF of a case is the person who initiates a lawsuit by filing a complaint in court.

-    The DEFENDANT of a case is the party who is defending their innocence or whom the lawsuit/case is brought against.

-    A CONTRACT is a legally binding document/agreement between two or more parties, obligating each one to do or not do certain things.

-    DAMAGES is a compensation that a court may order a defendant to pay to a plaintiff to cover the plaintiff's losses or injuries.

-    DISCOVERY is the pre-trial process where parties gather information relevant to the case and their argument.