Civil cases are legal disputes between individuals or organizations where one party seeks compensation or specific performance from another. These cases typically involve issues such as contracts, property disputes, or personal injury claims. Unlike criminal cases, which involve the government prosecuting an individual for breaking the law, civil cases focus on resolving conflicts and providing remedies to the affected parties. In a civil case, the person who brings the lawsuit is called the plaintiff, while the person being sued is known as the defendant. The outcome of a civil case usually results in monetary damages or an order to fulfill a contractual obligation, rather than criminal penalties like imprisonment.