The period of a civil trial where the two litigants attempt to gather information to bolster their cases is called the a. investigation b. discovery c. pleadings d. evidentiary

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b. Discovery

Explanation:

A civil trial is a trial or law suit in which a plaintiff seeks damages or other remedy from a defendant. It is a lawsuit based on non-criminal statutes, meaning it is a separate entity from a criminal proceeding.

The stages of a civil trial include

Pleadings  - Each party will explain their side of the story. The person bringing on the lawsuit, or plaintiff, will file a complaint. The person being alleged of wrongdoing, or defendant, will file an answer.Discovery  - After the pleadings process, both parties will enter discovery. Discovery is a process in which both parties begin to obtain information to help strengthen their arguments and ensure they enter the trial with as much information as possible to make their case.Trial  - Both parties will present their arguments to a judge or jury. Trials involving only a judge are called bench trials. If the trial is set to be decided by a jury, both parties help select jurors through pre-trial juror interviews.Appeal - If either party does not agree with the result of the trial, the decision can be appealed. The civil lawsuit is then presented to an appellate court that reviews the proceedings of the lawsuit. Each party will submit a brief and record of evidence from trial to the appellate court. The appellate court will look for any errors in legality made during proceedings.