How does a lawsuit actually work? We live in one of the most litigious societies on the planet; however, most people have little to no idea as to what actually happens in a lawsuit. Although there are many different types of lawsuits (too many to even briefly describe here), the majority of civil lawsuits involve one party (the Plaintiff) suing another party (the Defendant) for damages (the Money). Complaint: The lawsuit commences when the Plaintiff files a legal pleading ca