IN-PERSON: Civil Lawsuit Basics: How to File and Respond to a Complaint
Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
A civil lawsuit starts with the filing and service of a written complaint; the defendant must then file an answer or other response. These are called pleadings, and they set the stage for all that comes afterward in the lawsuit. In this class, learn how to prepare, file, serve and respond to civil case pleadings in California state court.
Class covers:
- Is filing a lawsuit a good idea?
- Identifying possible legal theories
- Drafting the complaint
- Service of summons and complaint
- Answers and other responsive pleadings
Presented by:
Mary Garcia, Librarian, Reference & Research, LA Law Library (https://www.lalawlibrary.org/)
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.
