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litigation

process of filing a lawsuit in the appropriate jurisdiction to settle a legal dispute or controversy. By filing a suit, one litigates the contested matters. Contrast with arbitration.

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Farmers' Legal Action Group
Provides legal services to family farmers and rural communities. Works to protect and preserve the family farm system of agriculture in the U.S. Undertakes strategic litigation and class action lawsuits ...

Founded: 1986