A civil action in which a party claims some sort of damage to their person caused by another party. These might be negligence actions (such as a car crash), or an intentional action (such as an assault or trespass).

A legal term that encompasses land along with anything permanently affixed to the land, such as buildings. Real estate is often considered synonymous with real property (also sometimes called realty), in contrast with personal property, chattel, or personalty.

The passage thorough the court of the material wealth of an individual to their heirs.

Guarantees compensation for worker, contractor or layperson working on a home project who might be injured while working on site.