The Risks - Back and Forth. The draw system is a method of paying a contractor for materials and labor in a fashion that limits risks to both the contractor and the customer. The draw system works by trading limited risk back and forth between the two parties.
The extent to which these and other steps are needed is determined by the issues of the case. Discovery: Discovery is usually the longest part of the case. It begins soon after a lawsuit is filed and often does not stop until shortly before trial. During discovery, the parties ask each other and third parties for information about the facts and issues of the case.
Also found in: Dictionary, Thesaurus, Medical, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia. An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. Under the various rules of Civil Procedure that govern actions in state and federal courts, litigation involves a series of steps that may lead to a court trial and ultimately a resolution of the matter.