Civil litigation is a process used to resolve non-criminal disputes between two or more parties, typically seeking monetary compensation, damages, or specific performance rather than criminal penalties.
Civil litigation covers disputes across various areas of law, including breach of contracts, neighbourhood disputes, debts, and estate disputes.
Where possible, we aim to help you reach a favourable settlement without the cost and stress of court proceedings through mediation. If solicitor-assisted negotiations fail, we can initiate formal proceedings by filing a claim on your behalf in federal, state, district, or local courts and provide expert representation in court.
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Civil claims typically involve private disputes over property or money. If mediation—whether through legal assistance or government agencies—has failed, you may need to take the matter to court for a formal decision. The appropriate court will depend on the type and value of the claim.
To start a civil case in the Local Court, you must file a Statement of Claim. If the defendant does not respond, you may apply for a Default Judgment, though the defendant can request to have it set aside in some circumstances. If a Defence is filed, the case will be scheduled for court, and the next steps will depend on which division of the court is handling the matter.
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