Civil Cases in Thailand
Civil actions are lawsuits brought before courts whereby a party sues another for the enforcement or protection of a right, or the prevention or redress of a wrong.
Civil cases generally cover property and business disputes, personal domestic controversies, divorces, torts, and such other types where a party's rights are breached.
While many disputes may be settled amicably, the injured party, called the "Plaintiff" eventually goes to court after he determines that the controversy can no longer be resolved without judicial intervention. The Plaintiff, through his lawyer, must file a complaint in writing with an appropriate Court of First Instance, clearly setting out the nature of his claim, the relief sought and the allegations upon which the claim is based. The party against whom the case is filed is called the "Respondent".
Several factors are taken into account in the filing of a civil lawsuit. These include the proper designation of the case, the jurisdiction of the court, the determination of the proper parties, and many others which will make the assistance of a lawyer indispensable. Failure to properly determine any of the said factors can cause serious consequences, like the early dismissal of the suit.