What does it mean to be sued? Or, to sue someone?
Short answer – it means going to court to resolve a dispute.
There are really two parts –
- finding the facts (using documents, witnesses, evidence)
- applying the law to those facts (the court/jury will apply the law to those facts)
A lawsuit is started with a document called a “Petition” which is normally served on the person being sued in person.
Once a person “is sued” they will have a certain time period to answer the lawsuit. Once this happens – you are in the suit.
If you have been sued, do not delay in getting an answer filed with the Court.