Civil Lawsuits A dead tree falls Neighbor refuses Hire a lawyer & on a car in driveway. Neighbor refuses to pay damages Hire a lawyer & file a complaint. Defendant is sent a summons from the court. Pretrial discussions- to clarify differences [settlement may be offered.] DISCOVERY Phase: each Side gathers facts & evidence Defendant answers complaint. [complaint & answer = Pleadings] Trial w/ jury or bench trial. Through preponderance of evidence a trial will be settled. Mediation used? Helps sides come to a consensus. Not responsible Responsible= remedy. Usually in form of $$$ Arbitration used? Arbitrator [judge] decides the case. Appeal: losing side believes Judge errs or injustice takes place Civil Lawsuits

Pretrial discussions- to clarify differences [settlement may be A dead tree falls on a car in driveway. Hire a lawyer & file a complaint. Pretrial discussions- to clarify differences [settlement may be offered.] Defendant answers complaint. [complaint & answer = Pleadings] ? Helps sides come to a consensus. Not responsible ? Arbitrator [judge] decides the case. Civil Lawsuits Appeal: losing side believes Judge errs or injustice takes Place

Pretrial discussions- to clarify differences [settlement may be . Neighbor refuses to pay damages Pretrial discussions- to clarify differences [settlement may be offered.] Defendant answers complaint. [complaint & answer = Pleadings] Trial w/ jury or bench trial. Through preponderance of evidence a trial will be settled. . Civil Lawsuits

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