suit of a civil nature

suit of a civil nature
Any action or suit traditionally cognizable by courts of law or equity, not involving criminal prosecution or punishment for crime. Milwaukee County v White Co. 296 US 268, 80 L Ed 220, 56 S Ct 229. A proceeding in a court of justice by which a person pursues a remedy afforded him for the redress of a private wrong, as distinguished from a criminal prosecution. Milwaukee County v M. E. White Co. 296 US 268, 80 L Ed 220, 56 S Ct 229.

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