Which of the Following Refers to Private Plaintiffs Bringing Actions

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following refers to private plaintiffs bringing actions from persons submitting false claims for government funds?

• A) Pro se litigants
• B) Qui tam plaintiffs
• C) Affiliated litigants
• D) State-controlled plaintiffs

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Definitions:

Writ of Certiorari

A legal order issued by a higher court to a lower court to send up records of a case for review, often used by the Supreme Court to select specific cases for examination.

Class Action

A legal procedure that allows many people with similar grievances to combine their lawsuits into one action against a common defendant.

Plurality Action

A decision-making process or election outcome determined by the largest fraction of votes, even if it does not constitute a majority.

Amicus Curiae

A legal term referring to someone not a party to a case who offers information, expertise, or insight that has a bearing on the issues in the case.