{"id":368852,"date":"2016-04-04T10:47:05","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T15:47:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/litigation.html"},"modified":"2025-07-07T10:01:55","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T15:01:55","slug":"litigation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/litigation.html","title":{"rendered":"Litigation and Appeals"},"content":{"rendered":"
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    Litigation and Appeals<\/h1>\n

    Litigation is bringing a legal case to court to settle a dispute. The term describes the legal process where parties argue their case against each other in our court system. After a trial court decision,\u00a0the losing party may file an appeal<\/u>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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    Going To Court and Appealing Your Case<\/h2>\n

    Litigation and appeals can be overwhelming. It’s filled with legal documents and steps that may differ from one case to another. The articles on this page will give you a comprehensive understanding of this legal process. You’ll gain critical insights and essential information, helping you make informed decisions in each phase of your legal journey.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n \n\n

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    Small Claims Court<\/h2>

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