40 CFR Part 135 – Prior Notice of Citizen Suits
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| Subpart A | Prior Notice Under the Clean Water Act |
| Subpart B | Prior Notice Under the Safe Drinking Water Act |
Terms Used In 40 CFR Part 135 - Prior Notice of Citizen Suits
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Lawsuit: A legal action started by a plaintiff against a defendant based on a complaint that the defendant failed to perform a legal duty, resulting in harm to the plaintiff.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.