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Introduction

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Trials and Alternatives

Every legal case follows the same basic steps. Businesspeople should be familiar with these procedures to better enable them to work with counsel when involved in litigation. It is also important for businesspeople to be able to make informed decisions regarding when litigation is appropriate versus some form of alternative dispute resolution.

CONCEPT REVIEW: Go to your text and review the pretrial and trial procedures. Be sure to look carefully at the examples of a complaint and answer, noticing the elements contained in each document. After comprehending the pretrial and trial process, consider the benefits and drawbacks of litigation in comparison to alternative dispute resolution.

Go to your text and review the pretrial and trial procedures. be sure to look carefully at the examples of a complaint answer, noticing the elements contained in each document. After comprehending the pretrial and trial process, cons the benefits and drawbacks of litigation in comparison to alternative dispute resolution. Max and Arthur are involved in a car accident. Max believes that the accident was Arthur's fault. Max sues Arthur. Roll over each term to read a more detailed description. Drag the steps the parties will now follow onto the timeline In the correct order. Pretrial conference 2 Motion for summary judgment Answer and counterclaim Judgment on the pleadings Interrogatories 5 Reply Summons Complaint