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Recent Examples of civil court
Earlier in the week, the defendants’ lawyer, Carlos Murias, asked a civil court to authorize the auction of the painting, but the request was denied, according to AP.
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Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for civil court
Noun
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The appellate court’s ruling Thursday reversed that portion of the trial court’s decision.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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Our fierce clients will continue fighting for their rights in the trial court until justice is served.—
Norma Chavez-Peterson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Earlier this year, Abarca’s ex-wife Alexis Garcia filed charges against him in Jackson County family court and Johnson County criminal court after an alleged domestic altercation on May 29.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Sep. 2025
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The criminal court judge on Díaz de la Portilla’s case later ordered him not to contact Fortuny or her family at all.—
Joey Flechas,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Civil court.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civil%20court. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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