Litigation

At Law Office of Jami I. Wilenchik, PLLC, we can represent you in contract and business disputes in the state and federal courts in Arizona.

Glossary Of Litigation Terms

Affidavit A written declaration of facts that is confirmed under oath.

Answer A pleading that responds to a complaint.

Appeal A proceeding made to a higher court to review the decision of a lower court.

Arbitration A proceeding where parties to a lawsuit present their respective positions and evidence to a neutral third party (arbitrator), who issues an award in favor of one party. Binding arbitration means the award is final.

Complaint A pleading that initiates a civil lawsuit.

Damages Compensation paid to the successful individual or company in a lawsuit.

Defendant A person against whom a lawsuit is filed.

Discovery The process by which a party to a lawsuit must disclose documents or information that he/she has that is relevant to a case.

Ex Parte An application or request made by a party where notice is not given to the other party.

Garnishment A proceeding where a creditor can obtain payment on a judgment by seizing funds that are in the possession of a third party that are owed to the debtor.

Hearsay A statement made by a witness who did not see or hear an incident but instead heard about the incident from another.

Perjury A criminal offense where a witness makes a false statement under oath.

Plaintiff A person who files a lawsuit against another.

Subpoena A legal pleading requiring a non-party to the lawsuit to provide evidence or to appear in court.

Venue The location of the court where the civil action is filed. For example, Maricopa County Superior Court.

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