Comparative law notes
The term "case" is often used informally by layperson as a synonym for lawsuit.
There are multiple definitions - click on the translation that matches your context.
- Fall
- Rechtssache
- Streitfall
- Rechtsstreit
- Klage
case means:
- lawsuit
- legal action
- cause of action
- case
- statement of claim
- complaint
Klage means:
Klage
Substantiv
full
case
noun
Definitions of case
a lawsuit or legal action
Cheltenham Borough Council has decided not to appeal against a High Court ruling in a £1m court case.
evidence, arguments, facts and reasons that can be given in support of or against something, especially in a law court or other formal setting
Nine Law Lords unanimously ruled it was unfair that individuals should be kept in ignorance of the case against them.