Definition of an Aggrieved Party in a Civil Land Court Case

A civil land court case is a civil case in which damages occur against a person relating to the person's land. An aggrieved party in this type of case is a person directly affected by the judgment rendered.

Civil Case

A civil trial is a trial in which a plaintiff accuses the defendant of wrongdoing. The defendant must defend himself and the judge or jury determines the verdict.

Types

Civil land cases include things such as trespassing and property line problems. Fences on property lines often become civil court cases. Trespassing becomes a civil case if property damage occurs because of it. Other civil cases are zoning issues.

Aggrieved Party

An aggrieved person in this type of lawsuit is considered someone whose rights were violated. An aggrieved party is somehow affected by an order or judgment through a court case finding. An aggrieved party is often heard of in zoning issues. When a county zones a property that affects the neighbors or other parties with interest, a party is considered aggrieved. The zoning judgment affects the neighbors negatively and they feel they deserve compensation.

References

• US Legal: Aggrieved Party Law & Legal Definition
• Find Law: Civil Cases - The Basics
• The 186th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: General Laws Section 15
• Massachussets Cases: Kathleen C. GallIvan vs. Zoning Board OF Appeals OF Wellesley & Others