Q: After all depositions in a civil case are done, wth takes so long, and what happened to speedy trials
Civil case, all depositions done, still in waiting, what takes so long, how long can the defense drag it out? how long does a civil case take on an average?
A: it varies from court to court. after depositions ("discovery"), there often is a deadline for filing of summary or dispositive motions. the court then needs to rule on those. then there might be a deadline for filing of trial motions and motions to bar experts. the court may order a mediation to try and settle the case. some courts have more crowded dockets and therefore trial dates are delayed. our firm is very active in civil cases and depending on the case and the court it can take years. dont be mad at your lawyer as often they want a timely resolution also.
A: Generally, a case can be pushed to trial within a few months after the discovery period is completed. However, if the case is complex, there may be a lengthy period of time for expert depositions, medical depositions and motions. In addition, if the court has an extremely busy docket, the case can certainly take a great deal of time to get to trial.
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