Going to Court / Litigation Process

Describes the arbitration process vs. the litigation process and the benefits and drawbacks of arbitration vs. litigation

If you have to give a deposition, here are some things you need to know.

"I will take you to court" usually means small claims court. Before you take that person to court, or if you receive a summons to small claims court, you need to know about the process, including the claims process and how to get the money once you win a case.

A courtroom and a judge are representatives of the "law of the land," and as such they demand respect. Whether you are in small claims court, bankruptcy court, tax court, or other court, there are some rules of etiquette you must follow.

You decide you want to sue someone. What do you do first?  What happens in the court case? What does your attorney do?  What happens if you win? What happens if you lose?  All will be explained in this article.  The process of taking a case to court is called "litigation," with steps which will be explained in this article.

A couple of notes:

1.  We are talking about a civil case, in which one party (the plaintiff) brings a lawsuit against another party (a defendant). 

2. Most civil cases are settled out of court, and settlement can occur at any time during the process, even after the decision.

 

Describes a legal hold or litigation hold on corporate documents in the event of a lawsuit. Attorney Susan Dawson describes the requirements for a legal hold or litigation hold.