Diagram of How a Case Moves Through the Courts
Diagram of How a Case Moves Through the Court
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Pre-trial Procedures in Civil Cases
Civil and Criminal Cases
Civil and Criminal Cases The law deals with two kinds of cases. Civil cases involve conflicts between people or institutions such as businesses. A civil case usually begins when a
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Pre-trial Procedures in Civil Cases
Pre-trial Procedures in Civil Cases Pre-trial Procedures in Civil Cases Suits begin with the filing of a complaint in the proper court. The person filing the suit is often referred to as
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Pleadings
Pleadings A lawsuit begins when the person bringing the suit files a complaint. This first step begins what is known as the pleadings stage of the suit. Pleadings are certain formal documents
Motions
Motions Motions are not pleadings but are requests for the judge to make a legal ruling. Some of the most common pre-trial motions include: Motion to Discover. A motion by