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Causes of action in civil litigation are specific claims provided by law that serve as the basis for parties to a lawsuit to recover money or property from each other—or to provide other legal or equitable relief, such as a court order requiring or prohibiting some act (injunctive relief). Examples of causes of action include breach of contract, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and negligence. Causes of action (also called claims) are usually located in a state or federal statute, or in court opinions (common law).

In Wyoming, causes of action in civil litigation are the legal grounds on which a party files a lawsuit to seek relief, such as monetary compensation or injunctive relief. These causes of action can arise from breaches of contract, where one party fails to fulfill their contractual obligations, or from torts such as negligence, where a party's failure to exercise reasonable care causes harm to another. Other common causes of action include fraud, where intentional deception results in damage to another party, and breach of fiduciary duty, where an individual in a position of trust fails to act in the best interest of another. Wyoming statutes and federal laws, along with precedents set by court opinions, establish the various causes of action recognized in the state. It is important for parties to understand the specific legal requirements and elements of each cause of action to effectively pursue or defend a claim in court.

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