What is another word for civil court?
Pronunciation: [sˈɪvə͡l kˈɔːt] (IPA) 
Civil court is the legal forum to resolve non-criminal cases between individuals and organizations. The term civil court has been associated with many synonyms such as district court, circuit court, and municipal court. The district court is an intermediate court where civil cases are tried. A circuit court is a court that handles cases for a particular area outside the district court. Municipal court deals with minor offenses and traffic violations within the city. In addition, family court, small claims court, and the appellate court play an essential role in the civil legal system. Overall, these legal forums are established to provide a fair and impartial judgement to resolve disputes.
