The First Step in the Civil Litigation Process Is

question 112

Multiple Choice

The first step in the civil litigation process is

• A) drafting the complaint.
• B) preparing interrogatories.
• C) preliminary investigation.
• D) the initial client interview.

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Definitions:

Dissociative Fugue

A rare dissociative disorder characterized by amnesia for personal identity, often coupled with sudden, unexpected travel away from one's home or usual place of daily activities.

Somatic Symptom Disorder

A psychological disorder in which a person experiences physical symptoms that are not explained by a medical condition.

Illness Anxiety Disorder

A chronic condition characterized by excessive worry about having a serious illness, despite having no or minor symptoms.

Psychogenic Amnesia

Memory loss caused by psychological stress or trauma, not by neurological factors.