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The court is responsible for hearing the merits of cases without prejudice. Court cases are either civil or criminal on the state or federal level. Civil cases are those in which an individual, business, or an agency of the government seeks damages or relief from another. They often involve a dispute over a contract or agreement and request a monetary settlement. Criminal action is one brought by the state or federal government against an individual charged with a crime
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(2007). The Litigation Process. In: Forensic Document Examination. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59745-301-1_27
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