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civil process

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Definitions of civil process

English

a lawsuit or non-criminal legal action started by an individual or company in court against someone that they say caused them some loss, harm, or injury etc

The Oregon Constitution exempts lawmakers from civil process while the Legislature is in session.

English

what happens during a civil proceeding (=a lawsuit or non-criminal legal action started by an individual or company in court against someone that they say caused them some loss, harm, or injury etc)

A more streamlined civil process would give landlords a decent, cost-effective tool for dealing with truly bad tenants.