Check Your Understanding Answers
- Who are the parties involved in a civil lawsuit?
- Plaintiff
- Defendant
- Attorneys
- Judge
- Jury
- What are the main steps in a civil case?
- Pleadings
- Discovery
- Pretrial
- Trial
- Post trial
- What happens during discovery?
The clients and their attorneys research the law, review and organize documents, and interview witnesses to evaluate the merits of claims and defenses.
- If a defendant does not have insurance to cover a judgment, what avenues are available for collection?
Judgment lien or garnishment
