litigation
What is Civil Litigation?
Civil litigation involves disputes without criminal accusations, where one side demands money or action, and lawyers assist clients in pursuing their desired legal outcome. Insurance claims handle some civil litigation, but complex cases may require trial. Lawyers investigate and write a pleading, which the defendant can answer.
Uncontested vs. Contested?
The civil litigation process is typically uncontested or contested.
Uncontested civil litigation involves parties negotiating and agreeing on terms. The parties file the agreement in court so that it is legally enforceable. Sometimes the agreement requires a judge’s signature to be binding.
Contested civil litigation occurs when parties cannot agree on specific terms, requiring court arguments and judge rulings. It requires time, money, and effort, with each party challenging the other’s case for legal reasons.
What is the Litigation Process?
Both sides conduct formal discovery and negotiate pre-trial, and if no agreement is reached, the case proceeds to trial, where a judge or jury decides the matter. Civil litigation often ends in settlement before trial, where both sides reach an agreeable solution. The losing side has limited time to appeal, potentially prolonging the case. Trials can be time-consuming and expensive. However, sometimes a trial is necessary to achieve the desired results.
Settlement vs. Trial?
Civil litigation often ends in settlement before trial, where both sides reach an agreeable solution. The losing side has limited time to appeal, potentially prolonging the case. Trials can be time-consuming and expensive. However, sometimes a trial is necessary to achieve the desired results.
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