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
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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