Complaint (Allege (1) duty defendant breached, (2) how defendant breached duty, (3) how plaintiff suffered damages as a direct result.)
Motions (Not always needed.)
Answer (Defendant files an Answer (admit or deny each allegation) and affirmative defenses (alleges facts to relieve obligation to plaintiff))
Discovery (Not always needed. Tools of discovery: Admissions; Production; Interrogatories; Depositions; Subpoenas and other court orders)
Trial
