Dec 9, 2013 | Glossary, Litigation Glossary
A judgment awarding a plaintiff the relief sought in the complaint because the defendant has failed to appear in court or otherwise respond to the complaint.Dec 9, 2013 | Glossary, Litigation Glossary
In a civil case, the person or organization against whom the plaintiff brings suit. An individual (or business) against whom a lawsuit is filed.Dec 9, 2013 | Glossary, Litigation Glossary
An oral statement made before an officer authorized by law to administer oaths. Such statements are often taken to examine potential witnesses, to obtain discovery, or to be used later in trial.Dec 9, 2013 | Glossary, Litigation Glossary
Used to obtain disclosure of evidence before trial.Dec 9, 2013 | Glossary, Litigation Glossary
Court action that prevents an identical lawsuit from being filed later.Dec 9, 2013 | Glossary, Litigation Glossary
Dismissal without prejudice Court action that allows the later filing.