CIVIL PROCESS

Question 1

What is the definition of CIVIL LITIGATION?

Answer 1

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.

Question 2

What are the 2 types of COURT ACTIONS?

Answer 2

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.

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Constables or county sheriffs and their deputies

Question 4

What property may be repossessed WITHOUT a court order?

Answer 4

AUTO REPOSSESSIONS
COMMERCIAL TENANCIES
INNKEEPERS