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Civil Litigation Stages
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Complaint / Pleading
The initial document filed by the plaintiff with the court which sets forth the basis for the lawsuit.
Service of Process
The procedure by which a defendant is notified of the complaint and the litigation against them.
Post-trial Motions
Requests made to the court after the trial, often seeking to alter or contest the verdict.
Enforcement of Judgment
Legal processes to ensure the court's decision is followed, such as collecting a monetary award.
Pre-trial Conference
A meeting between the parties and a judge to discuss trial preparations and potential settlement.
Trial
The formal presentation of evidence in court to a judge or jury for a decision.
Discovery
A pre-trial phase in which both parties exchange information and gather evidence.
Motion Practice
The phase where parties make written requests to the court for a ruling or order on certain issues.
Appeal
The process of seeking a higher court's review of a lower court's decision.
Answer
The defendant's official written response to the plaintiff's complaint.
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