Steps of a lawsuit
Title: Steps of a lawsuit
Category: /Business & Economy
Details: Words: 358 | Pages: 1 (approximately 235 words/page)
Steps of a lawsuit
Category: /Business & Economy
Details: Words: 358 | Pages: 1 (approximately 235 words/page)
Once legal action is sought against someone or something, the soon to be plaintiff's attorney conducts a preliminary investigation before taking the case. The preliminary investigation consists of a thorough exam of any pertinent information relating to the case. Once completed, the attorney will make his/her recommendations. This will sometimes consist of many possibilities. Once the plaintiff has made his/her decision, the lawsuit begins.
First, a summons and a complaint is prepared and
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arguments are then made by each of the attorneys summarizing the case. The jurors must then assemble to reach a verdict based on the information provided within the court and rules of law. After a verdict is announced by the jury, a judgment is made against the plaintiff or defendant. The losing party can then appeal the judgment and the case would be re-tried in a higher court. However, this can be a difficult process.