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Plaintiff sues Defendant,


alleging facts and law
in support of his rights.

Plaintiff and Defendant both


use their 5 discovery tools at
all times prior to trial to get
at evidence that will tend to
prove their own allegations
and undermine those of their
opponent. The key to winning
is knowing how to use your
5 discovery tools effectively!

Basic Lawsuit Flowchart


Defendant tries to
avoid answering
Complaint by filing
"flurry of motions".

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Defendant replies to each


allegation of Complaint and
further alleges facts and
law affirming her defenses.

Parties fight in
Court (if they
cannot settle
or win with a
pre-trial motion).

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