Case Map

COMPLAINT OR PETITION

POST-COMPLAINT/PETITION MOTIONS

ANSWER

DISCOVERY

TRIAL

INITIATES A CIVIL LAWSUIT BY SETTING FORTH FOR THE COURT A CLAIM FOR RELIEF, INCLUDING THE PLAINTIFF’S THEORIES OF RELIEF (“CAUSES OF ACTION”) AND THE FACTS SUPPORTING EACH CAUSE OF ACTION

EXAMPLES (INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO):
MOTION TO DISMISS,
OR
MOTION TO STRIKE,
OR
DEMURRER TO REQUIRE A MORE DEFINITE STATEMENT OF THE COMPLAINT

DEFENDANT’S WRITTEN RESPONSE ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS SET FORTH IN THE PLAINTIFF’S COMPLAINT/
PETITION

EXAMPLES (INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO):
REQUESTS FOR ADMISSIONS,
OR
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS,
OR
INTERROGATORIES
(FORM AND SPECIAL),
OR
DEPOSITIONS,
COURT ORDERS (includes subpoenas)

FORMAL PRESENTATION OF FACTS & LAW FOR DETERMINATION OF WINNER PURSUANT TO THE RULES OF EVIDENCE

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