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Press space or enter to grab The formal document that initiates litigation by setting out the plaintiff$$s allegations against the defendant.

Alternative dispute resolution $($adr$)$

Press space or enter to grab A fee based on a percentage of the judgment awarded$$ and paid by the client to the lawyer only if the action is successful.

Appeal

Press space or enter to grab A person who listens to the parties to a dispute and makes a ruling that is usually binding on the parties.

Appellant

Press space or enter to grab A lawsuit launched by one person who represents a class of persons having similar claims against the same defendant.

Arbitrator

Press space or enter to grab A range of options for resolving disputes as an alternative to litigation.

Binding

Press space or enter to grab The obligation of the plaintiff to prove its case.

Burden of proof

Press space or enter to grab Final and enforceable in the courts.

Claim

Press space or enter to grab The process of arguing to a higher court that a court decision is wrong.

Class action

Press space or enter to grab The party who begins or files an appeal.

Contingency fee