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Understanding Litigation

Written by: Edgardo Rafael Baez

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Lawsuits Wills

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Are you the plaintiff or the defendant?

Although both sides would love to end the litigation process, I can tell you that from the Plaintiff's point of view, the case would be moved faster because the need to get some compensation to the parties and the attorneys. On the other side, if the Defendants are liable, then they would stall the process.

Stages of liltigation

First there would have to be a petition, or a complaint file with the court. This starts the process for the most part. Then comes the response or answer by the defendant(s). This is called the pleadings stage. Second is the discovery stage. Discovery is comprised of Interrogatories, Admissions, Disclosures, Production and or depositions. This is the investigative stage of litigation. Trial stage. This stage covers from pre-trial motions, to motions in limine, voir dire, and trial. This is the most fun for the attorneys, not for the clients. There is a final stage that not all litigants participate in which is called the appeal process. This is another topic for a legal guide. In a nut shell, that is the litigation process.