Anatomy of a Typical Lawsuit

X	Appeal (higher level) case Affirmed or Reversed or Reversed and Remanded or Cert. Denied (e.g., U.S. Supreme Court)
^	Appeal (first level); case Affirmed, Reversed, Reversed and Remanded, etc.
^	Judgment
^	Motions for Summary Judgment (e.g., to dismiss or to determine liability) or Trial
^	Discovery Proceedings (e.g., depositions, interrogatories, requests for production of documents)
^	Motions (e.g., to dismiss on the pleadings)
^	Complaint (lawsuit) filed by Plaintiff and Answer filed by Defendant