Civil litigation is the process of taking legal action against something. It starts with the
Plaintiff bringing forth legal action against the Defendant. From this point, the Defendant has to respond to the Plaintiffs actions within a certain time period. Once the Defendant does respond, they can admit to it to a portion or none of the lawsuit at that time. Although if the Defendant does not respond within the time period, then the courts will step in and make a judgment on the case. Once the defendant has responded, the lawyers of each party will file a Discovery file. The discovery file can consist of written questions, document production and depositions that will later be used in court. The parties have the option to come to an agreement
Plaintiff bringing forth legal action against the Defendant. From this point, the Defendant has to respond to the Plaintiffs actions within a certain time period. Once the Defendant does respond, they can admit to it to a portion or none of the lawsuit at that time. Although if the Defendant does not respond within the time period, then the courts will step in and make a judgment on the case. Once the defendant has responded, the lawyers of each party will file a Discovery file. The discovery file can consist of written questions, document production and depositions that will later be used in court. The parties have the option to come to an agreement