This week we will analyze and discuss a scenario for legal principles related to litigation. As you have become familiar, the process and principles of litigation guide nearly everything a legal team will do in practice. Whether you are part of a legal team working to prevent litigation, prepare for it, or engaging in litigation, it is essential to understand all legal terminology related to litigation.

Suppose John and Justin are best friends who attend a party together one Saturday night. After several alcoholic beverages, John approaches Justin's girlfriend and asks her out. She slaps John and immediately tells Justin of the incident. Intoxicated himself, Justin attacks John at the party; the incident leaving Justin with a broken thumb and John with a fractured eye socket. The next morning, Justin drives to John's house and spray paints profanity all over John's car and house.

Justin brings suit against John for his broken thumb. John has come to our law firm for legal representation.

• May Justin sue John for the broken thumb? If so, what legal document or documents must we prepare of his behalf?