How Many Steps In a Civil Case

How Many Steps In a Civil Case

6 Steps

Step 1- Complaint
plaintiff/ defendant, describes suit.

Step 2- Summons
sent by court to defendant

Step 3- Discovery
find evidence in the case by both the defendant and the plaintiff

Step 4- Settlement
either side has a chance to settle the issue before going to court, or use an arbitrator
(Most cases decided before court)

Step 5- Trial
right to a jury, most decided by judge

Step 6- Appeal
if defendant loses, has right to appeal

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