What is a lawsuit?
Q: What is a lawsuit?
A: A lawsuit is when two people or organizations ask a court or judge to solve a disagreement or argument.
Q: Who are the participants in a lawsuit?
A: The participants in a lawsuit are called the parties. Each party is usually represented by a lawyer who will talk to the judge on their behalf.
Q: Who is the plaintiff in a lawsuit?
A: The plaintiff is the party that starts the lawsuit, as they are complaining about something that the other side has done. This is also referred to as "suing" or "to sue".
Q: Who is the defendant in a lawsuit?
A: The defendant is the other party involved in the dispute and they must defend what it has done.
Q: What happens during litigation?
A: During litigation, both sides will show evidence and proof that they are right and that the other side is wrong. They may also ask witnesses questions about what caused the disagreement. After this, either a judge or jury will decide which party was correct and then do something to make them happy again, such as making one side pay money to another or stopping an action that made someone unhappy.
Q: What does it mean when attorneys represent litigants?
A: When attorneys represent litigants, they act as their legal representatives and speak on their behalf before judges and juries during lawsuits.
Q: Is litigation only used for civil cases?
A: No, litigation can also be used for criminal trials.
