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Filing a Lawsuit

Lawsuits proceed based on certain rules concerning deadlines, the form of pleadings, service of process, discovery, pretrial motions and more. Although laws vary from state to state, the basic requirements are the same.

Other Topics In This Section

• Statute of Limitations
• Pleadings
• Answers
• Counterclaims
• Service of Process
• Discovery and Discovery Methods
• Pretrial Motions
• Settlements