civil petition
[/ˈsɪvəl pəˈtɪʃən/]
nounpl: civil petitions
petição cível
1. A formal written request submitted to a court in a civil case, seeking relief or action on a legal matter between private parties
The plaintiff filed a civil petition requesting damages for breach of contract.
A autora apresentou uma petição cível solicitando indenizações por quebra de contrato.
2. In Brazilian law, a formal request document submitted during civil proceedings to request judicial action or relief
The civil petition was granted by the judge after reviewing the evidence.
A petição cível foi deferida pelo juiz após analisar as provas.
3. A legal document used to initiate or advance a civil lawsuit between non-government entities
The defendant's lawyer filed a civil petition to dismiss the case on procedural grounds.
O advogado do réu apresentou uma petição cível para extinguir o processo por questões procedimentais.
In Brazil, civil petitions are fundamental documents in the civil procedure system, governed by the Civil Procedure Code (Código de Processo Civil). They represent formal requests within ongoing litigation and are essential for advancing claims or requesting judicial intervention. In the United States legal system, civil petitions are similarly critical for initiating and managing civil disputes in courts, reflecting the adversarial nature of both legal systems.
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