Types of Lawsuits Types of Lawsuits. A suit seeking money damages. Generally, there is a right to a trial by a jury. The parties may stipulate to waive a jury and try the case before the judge. Personal injury actions.
Malpractice suits against doctors, lawyers or other professionals.
Product liability cases. Breach of contract cases. Equity actions . Cases which seek an order of the court determining the rights of the parties or ordering a party to perform or not perform certain actions. Money damages are not necessarily involved.