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Civil lawsuits process

  1. plaintiff files complaint
      2. Factual and legal basis entitled to monetary compensations
      Torts: civil wrongs
  1. defendant either answers or files motion to dismiss
      2. Answer: agree to or deny facts
      Motion to dismiss: legally invalid, not challenging facts
  1. discovery
      2. Interrogatories (written questions)
      Request for documents
      Depositions (Recorded interviews of witnesses or parties under oath)
  1. motion for summary judgement
      2. Gather evidence, a trial on paper, a way to end lawsuit early.
      motions in limine (Pre-trial motion):
      Deal with evidential issues
  1. trial (only 2% gets here)
      2. Opening statements (argument free)
      Examinations
      Cross examinations
      Closing statements (arguments)
      verdict (judge or jury)
      Appeal
 
Reference: https://youtu.be/9tbL9424rHc