Simple English definitions for legal terms
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Litigation is the process of resolving disputes by going to court. This means that if two parties have a disagreement that they cannot solve on their own, they can file a complaint with the court and ask a judge to make a decision.
For example, if a person is injured in a car accident and the insurance company refuses to pay for their medical bills, the injured person can file a lawsuit against the insurance company. The case will go through the steps of litigation until a judge makes a decision.
Another example is if a business owner believes that a competitor has stolen their trade secrets. The business owner can file a lawsuit against the competitor and the case will go through the steps of litigation until a judge makes a decision.