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Civil Lawsuits
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Who Are the Parties in a Civil Lawsuit?
From the person filing the lawsuit, to the one being sued, and those who are joined in the proceedings, this article will explain who the parties to a lawsuit really are in plain English. ... Read more
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Finding Your Way Through Court: Steps in a Lawsuit
by David Goguen, J.D. · University of San Francisco School of Law
If you're not able to reach an agreeable settlement out-of-court, your legal dispute is likely to reach the lawsuit phase. Here's what you need to know as your case winds its way through the ... Read more
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Basic Pleadings and Motions in a Civil Lawsuit
by David Goguen, J.D. · University of San Francisco School of Law
A behind-the-scenes look at the different legal filings and in-court proceedings that make up a typical civil lawsuit. ... Read more
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Authenticating Documents in Civil Lawsuits
by David Goguen, J.D. · University of San Francisco School of Law
Before a document, diagram, or other exhibit can be admitted into evidence in court, the parties need to jump through a few procedural hoops. ... Read more
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What are "Costs" in a Civil Lawsuit?
You've won your case. Can you recover the costs you've incurred in the process? Read on to find out. ... Read more
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Summary Judgment Motion
A summary judgment motion is one party's effort to put an early end to a lawsuit, so it's crucial to understand what this motion involves and what it could mean to your case. ... Read more
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Default Judgments in Civil Lawsuits
by Neil Goodman, Attorney · Wayne State University Law School
A default judgment could spell the end of a lawsuit, or the defendant could have time to ask that the judgment be "set aside" so the case can proceed. Get the details here. ... Read more