CIVIL PROCESS Flashcards

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What is the definition of CIVIL LITIGATION?

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  1. An action brought to enforce, redress or protect private rights. Civil litigation remedies private wrongs. In general, all types of actions other than criminal proceedings.
  2. Enables individuals to resolve non-criminal disputes in a civilized manner.
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What are the 2 types of COURT ACTIONS?

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CRIMINAL – Criminal actions are prosecutions of individuals by the state or federal government for public offenses.
CIVIL –Civil litigation involves disputes between individuals or individuals and the state.

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Who can SERVE & ENFORCE COURT ORDERS for writs of attachment, execution, replevin or restitution.

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Constables or county sheriffs and their deputies

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What property may be repossessed WITHOUT a court order?

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AUTO REPOSSESSIONS
COMMERCIAL TENANCIES
INNKEEPERS

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