STAGES OF A TYPICAL CIVIL LITIGATION
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CAUSE
OF ACTION ACCRUES --------
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COMPLAINT
FILED -------
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ANSWER
FILED ------
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TRIAL
BEGINS --------
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JURY
SELECTION ----
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OPENING
STATEMENTS ----
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PLAINTIFF'S
CASE ---
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DEFENDANT'S
CASE ---
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VERDICT
---
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FINAL
JUDGMENT ---
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APPEAL
FILED ---
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| TIME |
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PROCEDURAL DEVICES
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| ---- MOTION TO DISMISS |
| --- MOTIONS IN LIMINE |
| --- PARTIES' MOTIONS FOR DIRECTED VERDICTS |
| --- MOTIONS FOR NEW TRIAL |
| --- MOTIONS FOR JNOV |