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The first step is to file the initial court papers called "pleadings." The first document usually filed to start a civil case is the complaint, sometimes called the petition. The civil case begins once a plaintiff files a complaint against the defendant and pays the appropriate filing fees. The complaint outlines the plaintiff's case against the de...
Once the parties file the initial papers and the defendant answers the complaint, there is a period for discovery. The parties can get relevant facts and documents from the other side at this stage. There are three primary forms of discovery: 1. Written discovery 2. Production of documents 3. Depositions Written discovery includes interrogatories a...
Before the civil trial starts, each side can file pretrial motions, which ask the judge to rule on a particular matter. Some examples of pretrial motions in civil cases are: 1. Motion for summary judgment 2. Motion to dismiss 3. Motion for judgment on the pleadings 4. Motion to exclude evidence 5. Motion for change of venue 6. Motion to sever 7. Mo...
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) plays an essential role in civil cases. It provides a different way of solving disputes than conventional courtroom litigation. Here, lawyers try to settle and negotiate with a neutral third party who serves as the arbitrator or mediator. ADR comes in various forms. This includes arbitration, mediation, concilia...
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Case law, also known as precedent or common law, is the body of prior judicial decisions that guide judges deciding issues before them. Depending on the relationship between the deciding court and the precedent, case law may be binding or merely persuasive.
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