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Introduction to a Civil Case

Learn the basic steps in a civil lawsuit, including the parties, the complaint, the answer or responsive motion, the discovery process, the dispositive and nondispositive motions, the trial, the verdict, post-trial motions, the judgment, and appeals.

Note: This video is intended as a basic introduction to the progression of a civil case for beginning law students. It is not designed to constitute, and it should not be construed as, legal advice.