A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
State Law
California
means any civil action or proceeding, commenced, maintained or pending in any state or federal court California Code of Civil Procedure 391
Hawaii
means any civil action or proceeding, commenced, maintained, or pending in any state or federal court of record Hawaii Revised Statutes 634J-1
Vermont
means any kind of legal action or proceeding, including: