Glossary of Litigation Terms
Complaint: In a civil action (lawsuit), the complaint is the initial pleading stating the grounds for jurisdiction, asserting claim(s), and a demand for relief.
Litigation
While much of the publicity on legal matters focuses on the verdict or end result of a lawsuit, many people understand the many stages involved in the litigation process. Litigation is the broad and encompassing term that describes the process of garnering information and resolving legal disputes in court. Through litigation, individuals and businesses resolve a variety of disputes ranging from insurance payouts for personal injuries to trademark questions to contractual disputes.
QUIZ: Litigation
How well do you know the litigation process? Do you know if you have a claim? Have you received correspondence from an attorney representing someone else requesting information? Test your knowledge of legal rights regarding bringing a lawsuit and the litigation process by answering "true" or "false" to the statements below.