A lawsuit filed or defended by an individual acting on behalf of a group.
Example: A group of 20 could be enough for a class-action lawsuit depending on the case.
fr: un recours collectif
a complaint
n
A statement that something is unsatisfactory or unacceptable.
Example: They intend to make an official complaint.
fr: plainte
injunction
n
A judicial order restraining a person from beginning or continuing an action threatening or invading the legal right of another, or compelling a person to carry out a certain act, e.g. to make restitution to an injured party.
Example: An injunction is an authoritative warning or order.
fr: injonction
law firm
n
A business that is engaged in the practice of law.
Example: She made to partner in a New York law firm.
fr: cabinet d'avocats
plaintiff
n
A person who brings a case against another that is called a defendant in a court of law.
Example: the plaintiff commenced an action for damages.
fr: plaignant
to sue
v
Institute legal proceedings against (a person or institution), typically for redress.
Example: The rebels were forced to sue for peace.
fr: poursuivre en justice
user fees
n
Is a sum of money paid as a necessary condition to gain access to a particular service or facility.
Example: Apple's user fees were very high for app developers that they got sued.