Question

Bobby Jones, an accountant for ABC Corporation, has been suspected of committing fraud. Some information already gathered about the fraud points to Bobby Jones as the most likely perpetrator. In his scheme, Bobby supposedly stole more than $5 million over the past three years. Due to the magnitude of the fraud and to set an example in the company, ABC decides to prosecute Bobby both civilly and criminally.
Describe What will happen to bobby jones during the civil litigation,including the stages of civil litigation that he and ABC will go through.

Answer 1

Answer:

In the civil litigation process what will happen to Bobby Jones are in four stages which are Inquiry and Pleading, Discovery, Motion Practice and Negotiation and Trial and Appeal.

Explanation:

Four steps are involved in the process of civil litigation stated as follows:

In this staged a complaint is first issued against Bobby Jones by the ABC Corporation which elaborates on the offence and also points out the financial compensation for the damaged or problems caused.

Inquiry and Pleading: The first step or phase is the inquiry and pleading.  

In this staged a complaint is first issued against Bobby Jones by the ABC Corporation which elaborates on the offence and also points out the financial compensation for the damaged or problems caused.

(2) Discovery: This is where the various parties gives an effort to get more information as possible

(3) Motion Practice and Negotiation: This occurs prior to trial when bobby files motion to challenge the complaint issued against him.

(4)Trial and Appeal: The last stage is the trial and appeal. this occurs when the previous steps has failed.

In this step the trial is held, both Bobby and ABC Corporations seeks judgement from the judge and the judge issues the jury to put in the final verdict. If both parties are not satisfied with judgement received, they can appeal to a higher court to review the verdict or decision.