| Organization: | Trial Court Law Libraries Massachusetts Court System |
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| Date published: | April 5, 2018 |
Overview
The sections below contain content taken from the book "Representing Yourself in a Civil Case." The information is intended to provide an overview of the court process in a civil case, to answer frequently asked questions, and to direct you to available resources.
Table of Contents
- Introduction and print resources
- I. Access and Fairness
- II. Deciding Whether to Represent Yourself
- III. If You Decide to Hire a Lawyer...
- IV. Who's Who in the Courthouse
- V. Getting Ready for Your Day in Court
- VI. Starting a Civil Case
- VII. Proceeding with a Civil Case
- VIII. Going to Trial in a Civil Case
- IX. After the Court's Decision
- X. Settling Your Case