Sue or Defend

This domain looks at whether clients can start legal proceedings to sue others, protect and/or defend themselves, including taking into consideration the following factors:

  • Knowledge of legal system and its operation

  • Appreciation of and ability to exercise legal rights

  • Knowledge and appreciation of current or pending litigation

  • Ability to work with the lawyer and make rational decisions

Suggested topics of exploration

    • Legal system

    • Court of law

    • Meaning of sue and defend

    • Professionals relevant to legal proceedings

    • Situations with legal implications

    • Options available

    • Past/ current/ pending litigation

    • Experience with court

    • Own limitations in understanding process

    • Supports needed

    • Implications of suing someone

    • Implications of being sued

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  • To be developed