Civil disputes can arise between individuals, families, businesses, landlords and tenants, property owners, contractual parties and other entities.
A lawyer can assist with understanding the legal issues involved, preparing documents, issuing legal notices, initiating proceedings or defending a claim, depending on the circumstances.
Common Civil Disputes
Civil litigation may involve:
- Property disputes
- Money recovery
- Contractual disputes
- Ownership and possession issues
- Partition disputes
- Injunction proceedings
- Breach of agreement
- Land and boundary disputes
- Commercial disputes
Property and Ownership Disputes
Property disputes can involve questions relating to title, possession, inheritance, partition or agreements.
Before initiating proceedings, relevant title documents and other records should generally be examined carefully.
Contractual Disputes
A disagreement regarding an agreement may involve questions about the obligations of the parties, performance, breach and available remedies.
The wording of the contract and the surrounding circumstances can be important in determining the legal position.
Legal Notices
A legal notice may be used to communicate a claim or demand before commencing or pursuing legal proceedings. Receiving a notice does not necessarily mean that the allegations contained in it have been legally established.
A lawyer can review the notice and advise on an appropriate response.
Court Proceedings
Civil proceedings may involve pleadings, documents, evidence, hearings and arguments. The procedure depends on the nature and jurisdiction of the case.