Leg pain may be caused by a problem in the leg, but often the root cause of the problem starts in the lower back, where the sciatic nerve originates, and then travels along the path of the nerve (called sciatica). See What You Need to Know About Sciatica.
Definition of 'litigation'. litigation (lÉªtÉªgeÉªÊÉn ) Litigation is the process of fighting or defending a case in a civil court of law. The settlement ends more than four years of litigation on behalf of the residents. Synonyms: lawsuit, case, action, process More Synonyms of litigation. Word Frequency.
Each party in a lawsuit files initial papers, known as pleadings.. The pleadings explain each party's side of the dispute. The Complaint: Litigation begins when the plaintiff files a complaint with the court and formally delivers a copy to the defendant. The complaint describes what the defendant did (or failed to do) that caused harm to the plaintiff and the legal basis for holding the defendant responsible for that harm.