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Woody and Falkenbach
110 West Front Street
Media, PA 19063
Phone: 610.566.8770
Fax: 610.566.5168
Email: dwoody4353@aol.com
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The law firm of Woody Law Offices, P. C. can provide you with high-quality, legal representation that provides for timely and cost efficient management of a dispute. We represent clients seeking to bring suit or to defend themselves.
- What is Civil Litigation?
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Civil Litigation is a legal dispute between two or more parties that seeks money damages or specific performance of contracted obligations rather than criminal sanctions. Civil lawsuits concern the relationships between individuals.
- What are the various types of civil actions?
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Here are a few examples:
- Personal Injury
- Premises Liability
- Fraud
- Breach of Contract
- Trials: Jury & Non-Jury
- Mediation
- Arbitration
- How can a civil action begin?
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Cases in Court begin with filing and service of a Summons and/or Complaint. The Complaint contains one or more "causes of action".
- What are the stages of a lawsuit?
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Civil litigation can be divided into different stages which are:
- Investigation
- Pleadings
- Discovery
- Pre-Trial Conferences
- Settlement Negotiations
- Trial
- Appeal
Not every case goes through each stage. Many lawsuits settle prior to trial and many others that reach a verdict at trial are not appealed.
- How long can a lawsuit take?
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The life span of a lawsuit can range from several months to several years. Discovery is often the longest and most labor intensive stage of civil litigation.
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