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Civil case
Definition:
A lawsuit brought to enforce, redress, or protect private rights or to gain payment for a wrong done to a person or party by another person or party. In general, all types of actions other than criminal proceedings.
Unlawful detainer
Definition:
A detention of real estate without the consent of the owner or other person entitled to its possession.
Of counsel
Definition:
A phrase commonly applied to counsel employed to assist in the preparation or management of the case, or its presentation on appeal, but who is not the principal attorney for the party.
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