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Frequently Asked Questions: Litigation

How does a lawsuit start?

Litigation begins when a person/business (the plaintiff) files a complaint against another business/person (the defendant) who must respond to the complaint. At this juncture, the defendant must determine whether to answer the complaint, move to dismiss the complaint, and/or whether there are any counterclaims or third-party claims it should assert. After the initial claims and responses are filed, cases generally proceed to the discovery phase.

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