Anatomy of a Lawsuit

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«Flowchart»

Plaintiff Files Complaint
Summons Issued
Defendant Answers

Motion to Dismiss Granted
Lawsuit Dismissed

Motion to Dismiss Granted

Motion to Dismiss Denied
Discovery Period
Depositions/Interrogatories
Expert and Fact Witnesses
Pretrial Hearings
Settlement Conferences
Case Not Resolved

Motion to Dismiss Denied

Trial
Witnesses/Evidence
Jury Instructions
Verdict
Appeal

Trial

End