i need help answering this questions above about a lawsuit involving Taylor Swift

1. Is this a civil or criminal case? Civil. Criminal would involve a crime.

2. Because it is civil - what is the cause of action (reason for bringing a lawsuit)? Copyright infringement

3. Because it is a civil case there would be a plaintiff (person bringing lawsuit) and a defendant (person being sued). If it were a criminal case it would be the State or Federal Government bringing the action. Who is the plaintiff in this case? The 2 songwriters of the 2001 track. Who is the defendant? Taylor Swift

4. Is this a Federal court or State court case? Federal court - it references the U.S. court (not a specific state such as CT state court)

5. Which court is currently hearing the case? The appellate level court: U.S. Court of Appeals

6. Where did the case start? The trial level court which would be U.S. District Court