Civil Lawsuits & Filing
Civil Lawsuit Information
Civil lawsuits are typically about contracts, damage to property or someone getting hurt, physically or financially.
Civil Court cases are processed differently, depending on the amount of the lawsuit.
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When You've Been Sued Information
After you are served, the Defendant has 30 days to file a response. Read about how to respond and the different types of responses, as well as about cross-complaints and joinders.
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Plaintiff & Defendant Information
Information that EVERYONE in the lawsuit needs to know about: case management conferences, how to settle without a trial, subpoenas and motions, and costs involved in a case.
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Setting the Trial Date Information
You will get a trial date when you have a hearing called a “Trial Setting Conference." The judge sets a trial date for sometime in the next 90 days. Read about the difference between Court Trials and Jury Trials.
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Mandatory Settlement Conference Information
When you get a trial date, you’ll get a date for your Mandatory Settlement Conference. Your Mandatory Settlement Conference is a time to try to settle your case. Read about writing and serving your statement.