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To resolve procedural disputes or narrow the issues before trial through motions, such as motion to dismiss or for summary judgment.

To give legal notice to the defendant of the court's jurisdiction over them and the pending lawsuit.

To select a fair and unbiased jury through a process of questioning and eliminating potential jurors.

To assess and challenge the lower court's application of the law or procedural issues.

To decide on the admissibility of certain pieces of evidence before they are potentially presented in an open court.

To seek alteration of judgment or obtain a new trial through motions after the initial judgment.

To present specialized knowledge to the court which aids in understanding complex issues.

To present evidence and arguments so that a judge or jury can determine the facts and apply the law accordingly.

To present and clarify the issues in dispute through complaint and answer documents.

To exchange relevant information between parties and obtain evidence to prepare for trial.

To resolve the dispute voluntarily between the parties without the need for a trial.

To take legal measures ensuring the judgment is respected and executed.

To achieve a judgment without a trial when there is no genuine dispute over the material facts.

To render a decision on the merits of the case after considering the evidence and law.

To facilitate the efficient progress of a case by discussing timelines, discovery schedules, and potential for settlement.

To address non-compliance with a court order or disruption of the court's proceedings.

To request the court to dismiss the case based on specific arguments like lack of jurisdiction or failure to state a claim.

To resolve a dispute through methods other than litigation, such as arbitration or mediation.

To allow a party to submit a formal settlement offer, which, if not accepted and the trial outcome is less favorable, can impact cost-shifting decisions.

To appeal rulings made by a trial court before the trial has concluded.

To outline the trial process, clarify the matters at issue, and explore possibilities for settlement before the trial officially begins.

To order a party to do or to refrain from doing a specific act to prevent irreparable harm.

To prevent re-litigating issues that have been definitively settled in previous litigation through doctrines such as res judicata or collateral estoppel.

To assess the legality of legislative and executive actions through the power vested in the judiciary.

To allow a group of individuals with common claims to sue or be sued as representative parties on behalf of all members.

To grant a decision in favor of the plaintiff when the defendant fails to respond to the summons or complaint.

To divide a lawsuit into separate trials to ensure fairness or convenience when there are distinct issues or parties involved.

To send a case back from an appellate court to the lower court for further action in line with the appellate court's decision.

To combine two or more actions that involve common questions of law or fact into one for judicial efficiency.