sues

Sues is the third-person singular present tense of the verb sue, meaning to bring a civil action against someone in a court of law. In everyday legal writing, it describes initiating a lawsuit to seek remedies such as damages, restitution, or injunctive relief. The phrase "she sues the company" would be used to indicate that she has started such a action.

A lawsuit, or suit, is a civil proceeding; not all disputes are litigated; many are settled privately. Suing may allege breach of contract, tort, property issues, or other civil claims. The standard of proof is typically "preponderance of the evidence" in civil cases, which differs from the "beyond a reasonable doubt" standard in criminal cases.

Legal procedures vary by jurisdiction, but common steps include filing a complaint or petition, service of process, the defendant's answer, discovery, motions, a trial, and judgment. The plaintiff must usually comply with deadlines set by statute of limitations, and many suits are resolved by settlement, arbitration, or dismissal before trial.

"Sues" is the third-person singular form and is not a noun. The homophone "suits" refers to lawsuits or to formal outfits; they are distinct words. The word "sue" appears mainly in legal or formal contexts and is less common in everyday dialogue outside legal discussion.