The following paper will describe the litigation process from beginning to end. The paper will be very direct and detailed yet easy to understand.
             The process of litigation is a very long and specific part of today's court systems. If the system or process is wrong or not prepared, it could go badly for the plaintiff or defendant. The basic topics of the litigation process will be discussed in the following paragraphs.
             The complaint is the first part of litigation because without it there is no purpose for courts to believe there is anything wrong or there is a problem between the plaintiff and defendant who is the accused. When the plaintiff files a complaint, the courts give the defendant a specific amount of time to file an answer to the complaint. Sometimes the courts may request that the plaintiff clarify or correct the statement and/or complaint. Once the two parties have finished the complaint and answer process, the issue should be clearly defined. Once these are done they can choose a process to come to a conclusion.
             There are three alternatives to an actual litigation, which are settlement, which may be the easiest and cheapest alternative to litigation. Due to the settling out of court this can save fees such as lawyer or court fees. Arbitration is another option, which is a proceeding that involves a neutral third party to help settle the differences and keep the situation out of court. Some courts require arbitration on some of the smaller claims as an option to court. People who use an arbitrator generally cannot appeal the decision to the courts. The third and final option to court is mediation, which also involves a neutral third party, however it's the mediator's job to assist in settlement agreements. The mediator meets privately with each party to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each side's case, and then encourages them to consider how those risks can affect their goals.
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