A lawsuit brought by a citizen against another citizen who has defrauded thegovernment is called a(n):
A) qui tam action
B) writ of mandamus suit
C) primary jurisdiction suit
D) res judicata action

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A qui tam action, also known as a whistleblower lawsuit, is a legal action brought by a citizen against another citizen who has defrauded the government. The citizen who brings the lawsuit is known as a whistleblower and is often rewarded a portion of any recovery the government receives as a result of the lawsuit. Therefore, A) qui tam action is the best choice.

A Lawsuit Brought by a Citizen Against Another Citizen Who