Legal Definitions - personal action

Definition: Personal action refers to a legal proceeding in which one party prosecutes another party for the enforcement or protection of a right, the redress or prevention of a wrong, or the punishment of a public offense. It is a civil or criminal judicial proceeding.

Examples: Examples of personal actions include:

• An individual suing another individual for breach of contract
• A person filing a lawsuit against a company for personal injury
• A criminal case brought by the state against an individual for a crime committed

These examples illustrate how personal actions involve one party seeking legal recourse against another party for a perceived wrongdoing or harm.