Chapter 7

Written questions prepared by a party in a civil action to another party who is required to answer those questions in writing under oath.

To separate issues in law, to create 2 seperate proceedings.

This uses up valuable time and money and creates a huge inconvenience and inconsistency.

The process of directing a lawsuit.

It is a settlement out of economic grounds. If it appears that settling the case sooner rather than later will save more money in legal fees and other court costs.

• Mediators
• Arbitrators
• Expert witnesses
• Private investigators
• Court Reporters
• Record copying services
• Consultants
• Legal research specialists

This is when the settling defendant is willing to share valuable or favorable information with the plaintiff against the non-settling party.

In exchange the plaintiff will cap liability of the settling party.

One party could finance another party's litigation in exchange for a share of the award money.