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| 3 | the process of resolving disputes within the framework of the judicial system |   
| 4 | a law firm's bank account that holds all moneys received by attorney on behalf of clients, including money for attorney fees and costs not yet earned. |   
| 7 | authority of a court to render an enforceable judgment |   
| 8 | the ability to sue or defend in court |   
| 9 | the phase of litigation in which information is obtained to establish the facts of a case |   
| 10 | the deposit of unearned client funds with an attorney's operating funds |   
| 11 | fees shared by attorneys |   
| 12 | pleading containing the allegations of a plaintiff against a defendant |   
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| 1 | the right of a plaintiff to sue under substantive law |   
| 2 | document served with the complaint requiring an appearance or default |   
| 3 | authority of a superior court over cases where the amount in controversy is less than $25,000 |   
| 5 | claim against a judgment by a third party |   
| 6 | delay or suspend |   
| 13 | portion of the pleading containing the relief sought |   
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