Asked by Genora Lewis on Sep 29, 2024
The doctrine of standing to sue requires that,in order to be able to mount a civil suit,a plaintiff must have some direct and substantial stake in the outcome of the suit.
Standing to Sue
The legal right to bring a lawsuit to court, based on the party's stake or interest in the outcome of the case.
Civil Suit
A civil suit is a legal proceeding between individuals, companies, or others, in which compensation is sought for damages or enforcement of a right, as opposed to criminal charges by the state.
Substantial Stake
A significant interest or investment in a particular issue, outcome, or entity, warranting involvement or concern.
- Discern the distinguishing features and utilities of substantive law, procedural law, public law, and private law.
Learning Objectives
- Discern the distinguishing features and utilities of substantive law, procedural law, public law, and private law.