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Start a lawsuit wordsSummons - document telling you a lawsuit is started and to go to court Complaint- sets out the issues of the case Answer - the responsive paper filed to respond to a lawsuit Pleadings - the Summons, Complaint and Answer Service- papers being delivered in various ways to the parties of a lawsuit Affidavit for Service - explains how the papers were served 2
Discovery wordsDiscovery- an exchange of information between the parties of a lawsuit Interrogatories - written questions Bill of Particulars - asks for details and documents EBT notice - seeks a deposition or examination before trial deposition or examination before trial - when questions are asked of a person in person, recorded under oath 3
CourtroomJudge- hears the case Court officer- handles courtroom formalities and security Court stenographer - records the minutes of the case Court attorney - the judge's attorney; also called a Law Secretary Court clerk- handles paperwork in the court or courtroom Related Questions2 Attorney answers: 
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