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Civil law defines relations between persons.
If you believe you need to assert your rights against an individual or an enterprise, you must submit your case to a civil court. The purpose of a civil trial is to resolve a dispute between yourself and another person or enterprise. All types of litigations are settled through civil courts. To sue someone, one must be directly involved in the case. For example, if your neighbor's basement was flooded as a result of a broken water pipe, he must be the one to sue the municipality.