What to do if sued
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A lawsuit1 is a method by which persons resolve a dispute. If you have been sued, a person or entity2,the plaintiff, is requesting the assistance of a court in resolving a dispute they have with you, the defendant3. The paperwork notifying you that you are being sued is called a summons. The summons will explain how to respond, how long you have to respond,and to where the response must be made. Whether or not you believe the lawsuit is fair or valid4, it is vital that you act on the summons. If you do not respond to the suit, a judgment5 may be rendered against you by default. This usually means that a judge has made a determination that you are indebted to the plaintiff.The plaintiff, with the assistance of a sheriff or constable6, can seize certain assets, including money in your bank accounts, to pay the judgment. If you receive a summons informing you that you are being sued, even if you agree that you owe the plaintiff money, you should consult with a qualified7 attorney.

  翻译:诉讼是人们解决纠纷的一种方式,如果提起诉讼,原告(如自然人或实体,在我国通常指法人或其他组织)会请求法院帮助解决与被告之间的争议。而那张告知当事人其被提起诉讼的法律文书就是传票,传票会告知当事人如何回复、在多长时间内必须回复以及在哪做出回复。无论这起诉讼是否是公平的或者是有根据的,认真对待传票对当事人来说是至关重要的。如果当事人不予应诉,法庭将做出缺席判决,这通常意味着法官认为被告的确对原告负有义务。在治安官的帮助下(在我国通常指执行庭的法官)通过查封被告的财产(包括被告在银行的账户)原告可以得到应得的财产(实际中败诉方还必须承担诉讼费用)。如果你接到被起诉的传票,即使你承认你的确欠原告的钱,你也应该先找一位资深的律师进行咨询。(笔者注:在美国,人们的法律意识非常强,美国人的口头禅常常是:请和我的律师交谈!)

  1 lawsuit n.诉讼(尤指非刑事案件)

  2 sue vt.控告, 向……请求, 请愿 vi.提出诉讼,

  提出请求

  3 Entity n.实体

  4 plaintiff n.[律]起诉人, 原告

  5 request vt.请求, 要求 n.请求, 要求, 邀请

  6 assistance n.协助, 援助, 补助, <英>国家补助

  7 summons n.召唤, [律]传唤, 召集, 传票

  vt.传唤到法院, 唤出, 传到

  8 paperwork n.文书工作

  9 fair adj.美丽的, 女性的, (肤色)白皙的,

  (头发)金黄的, 干净的, 公平的, (天气)晴朗的

  adv.公平地, 公正地, 直接地, 清楚地

  n.美好的事物, 美人, 展览会, 市集 vi.转晴

  10 valid adj.[律]有效的, 有根据的, 正当的, 正确的

  11 vital adj.生死攸关的, 重大的, 生命的, 生机的,至关重要的, 所必需的

  12 judgment by default 缺席审判

  13 act on v.对……起作用, 按……行动, 作用于

  14 render vt.呈递, 归还, 着色, 汇报, 致使, 放弃,表演, 实施

  vi.给予补偿 n.交纳, 粉刷, 打底

  15 indebt v.使负债, 使受恩惠

  16 sheriff n.郡治安官, 州长

  17 constable n.治安官, 警官, 巡官

  18 seize v.抓住, 逮住, 夺取vt.没收, 查封

  19 assets n.资产

  20 attorney n.<美>律师, (业务或法律事务上的)代理人



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1 lawsuit A14xy     
n.诉讼,控诉
参考例句:
  • They threatened him with a lawsuit.他们以诉讼威逼他。
  • He was perpetually involving himself in this long lawsuit.他使自己无休止地卷入这场长时间的诉讼。
2 entity vo8xl     
n.实体,独立存在体,实际存在物
参考例句:
  • The country is no longer one political entity.这个国家不再是一个统一的政治实体了。
  • As a separate legal entity,the corporation must pay taxes.作为一个独立的法律实体,公司必须纳税。
3 defendant mYdzW     
n.被告;adj.处于被告地位的
参考例句:
  • The judge rejected a bribe from the defendant's family.法官拒收被告家属的贿赂。
  • The defendant was borne down by the weight of evidence.有力的证据使被告认输了。
4 valid eiCwm     
adj.有确实根据的;有效的;正当的,合法的
参考例句:
  • His claim to own the house is valid.他主张对此屋的所有权有效。
  • Do you have valid reasons for your absence?你的缺席有正当理由吗?
5 judgment e3xxC     
n.审判;判断力,识别力,看法,意见
参考例句:
  • The chairman flatters himself on his judgment of people.主席自认为他审视人比别人高明。
  • He's a man of excellent judgment.他眼力过人。
6 constable wppzG     
n.(英国)警察,警官
参考例句:
  • The constable conducted the suspect to the police station.警官把嫌疑犯带到派出所。
  • The constable kept his temper,and would not be provoked.那警察压制着自己的怒气,不肯冒起火来。
7 qualified DCPyj     
adj.合格的,有资格的,胜任的,有限制的
参考例句:
  • He is qualified as a complete man of letters.他有资格当真正的文学家。
  • We must note that we still lack qualified specialists.我们必须看到我们还缺乏有资质的专家。
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