Civil procedure outlines the rules governing how non-criminal lawsuits are conducted in courts. It covers everything from filing a complaint and discovery to...
Civil procedure comprises the rules governing how non-criminal lawsuits and legal disputes are conducted within the court system, ensuring a fair process.
Key stages generally include filing a complaint, service of process, discovery, pre-trial motions, trial, and potentially appeals.
Discovery is the pre-trial process where parties exchange information and evidence, using tools like interrogatories, depositions, and document production to prepare their case.
Rules are established by legislative bodies and supreme courts at federal and state levels, such as the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure in the U.S.