As part of LA Law Library's Civil Lawsuit Basics Series, this class provides self-represented litigants, paralegals, law students, new attorneys, and others with basic information on how to prepare and respond to complaints in civil lawsuits in California courts.

A civil lawsuit starts with the filing and service of a written complaint; the defendant must then file an answer or other response. These are called pleadings, and they set the stage for all that comes afterward in the lawsuit. In this class, learn how to prepare, file, serve and respond to civil case pleadings in California state court.

Class covers:

Is filing a lawsuit a good idea?
Identifying possible legal theories
Drafting the complaint
Service of summons and complaint
Answers and other responsive pleadings
Presented by:

Ryan Metheny, LA Law Library
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library provides access to legal resources and assistance with legal research. LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.