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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a civil case" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in legal contexts to refer to a lawsuit or legal action that is not criminal in nature, typically involving disputes between individuals or organizations.
Example: "The plaintiff filed a civil case against the defendant for breach of contract."
Alternatives: "a civil lawsuit" or "a civil matter".
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It is a civil case between individuals.
Ms Diallo has launched a civil case against him.
"This started as a civil case," Vance said.
Mr. Taub said his clients were "probably" going to pursue a civil case against Mr. Kennedy.
He wrote about the jury room and disclosed that he was called for a civil case.
But several lawyers said that the burden of proof was much lower in a civil case.
The punishment for willful patent infringement is a civil case and not a criminal case.
However, she said a civil case seeking compensation from Lord Janner's estate would now proceed.
He later added, "It's a civil case to hold him accountable".
The city later paid Mr. Stansbury's family $2 million to settle a civil case.
Therefore we are seeking compensation with regards to a civil case against the school".
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