Legal Action

Legal Action - definition

The process of enforcing a nation's law's by proceeding within court system. One individual or entity prosecutes another for a criminal action or civil wrong doing, or to protect an individual or entity's rights from being violated.

(n) A Legal Action is the action taken by a person or legal entity against another person, persons or entities with an intention to avail legal repercussions or remedies for any loss occurred or may occur to him, by moving a lawsuit in the court of the land.

A lawsuit or (less commonly) "suit in law" is a civil action brought in a court of law in which a plaintiff, a party who claims to have incurred loss as a result of a defendant actions, demands a legal or equitable remedy. The defendant is required to respond to the plaintiff's complaint. If the plaintiff is successful, judgment will be given in the plaintiff's favor, and a variety of court orders may be issued to enforce a right, award damages, or impose a temporary or permanent injunction to prevent an act or compel an act. A declaratory judgment may be issued to prevent future legal disputes. Although not as common, lawsuit may also refer to a criminal action, criminal proceeding, or criminal claim.

Noun 1. civil action - legal action to protect a private civil right or to compel a civil remedy (as distinguished from criminal prosecution)

Legal Action Center (LAC)

225 Varick Street
New York, NY 10014
http://www.lac.org/

The Legal Action Center is the only non-profit law and policy organization in the United States whose sole mission is to fight discrimination against people with histories of addiction, HIV/AIDS, or criminal records, and to advocate for sound public policies in these areas. For three decades, LAC has worked to combat the stigma and prejudice that keep these individuals out of the mainstream of society. The Legal Action Center is committed to helping people reclaim their lives, maintain their dignity, and participate fully in society as productive, responsible citizens.

Restrictions:
Services provided for individuals living with HIV/AIDS.

Legal Action Center (New York)
225 Varick Street
New York, NY 10014
Phone # (212) 243-1313
toll free 1-800-223-4044
Fax # (212) 675-0286
E-Mail: lacinfo@lac.org

Legal Action Center (Washington, D.C.)
236 Massachusetts Ave. NE, Suite 505
Washington, D.C. 20002-4980
Phone # (202) 544-5478
Fax # (202) 544-5712
E-Mail: lacdc@lac.org