CUMS Humanities The Second Step of Civil Litigation Questions

I’m working on a humanities question and need the explanation and answer to help me learn.

Answer these questions:

Please visit the United States Courts Webpage: http://www.uscourts.gov/FederalCourts.aspx

and it’s discussion on “How the Federal Courts Work – Civil Cases”:

http://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/types-cases/civil-cases

Using the information provided to you on this webpage, please create a chronological list of the steps of Civil Litigation.

Please number each step, and list them using Times-New-Roman, 12-Font, Single Spaced.

Proper spelling, grammar, and English are a must!

Please cite your answers.  Cite each question from the texts internally.

1. List the steps of a civil litigation (from the filing of a complaint until verdict).   Provide a numbered list.

2. Why do you suppose judges encourage litigants to try to reach an agreement to resolve their disputes?  Is it just to avoid the expense of trial?  What other benefits exist?

Answer these questions (no citation necessary here)

You are dispatched to a scene where the body of a woman has been found in a bathtub.  She was last seen alive 4 weeks ago.

The odor is so strong you must wear a breathing mask.

* What are some key things to look for to determine she was likely taking a shower, bath or neither.  

* Who found her and how did they enter the room?

* What items were inside the bathroom to indicate she entered intending to bathe or shower?

* What evidence are you using to make your determinations?

* What evidence are you looking for to make your determination?

* What evidence will you collect to determine when she died?