North Carolina General Statutes > Chapter 84 > Article 2 – Relation to Client
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| § 84-11 | Authority filed or produced if requested |
| § 84-12 | Failure to file complaint, attorney liable for costs |
| § 84-13 | Fraudulent practice, attorney liable in double damages |
Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes > Chapter 84 > Article 2 - Relation to Client
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Docket: A log containing brief entries of court proceedings.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
- Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.