my claim against my resort has just been submitted, how long will it take to have my case heard?
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Dear Susan74:
I would like you to understand that legal matters do take time and it is impossible to know exactly how long each claim will take to resolve.
Regarding the length of time these claims usually take, there are many reasons for delays in the proceedings:
Whether you are following the latest celebrity trial, or dealing with a lawsuit or criminal charge yourself, you may be wondering why legal cases take so long to resolve. And sadly, there is no way to fast-forward to the end to find out the answer.
While there are some time limits on when charges or claims can be brought, and how long a case can take, there are also opposing forces which can delay cases.
Every case is different, but there are some general factors that determine how long a legal case will take:
Firstly, evidence gathering: no matter the case, lawyers want the most evidence, and most accurate, evidence, possible. Finding, sifting through, and preparing that evidence takes time. Lawyers must take depositions and assemble documents. All of this can add weeks or even months onto a case.
Secondly, the Trial and Verdict; if no settlement is reached, then the case goes to trial, the length of which will depend on the complexities of the case. The more issues, evidence, and arguments, the longer the trial will take.
Finally, the Court Calendars; there are only so many workdays in a year, and a Court can only hear so many cases. Whether it is a civil case or a criminal case, the biggest factor in the resolution of legal cases is the particular Court’s calendar. On top of this, we had the Covid-19 situation last year which meant that the Courts were completely shut down for three months. The Courts always close during August for the annual shutdown, too. They are still trying very hard to catch up with hearings and clerical work.
Even before a Courtroom trial can take place, there are pre-trial motions and meetings with the judge that need to fit into the Court’s busy schedule. Often, it can take the Court months or even years to complete the Courtroom proceedings necessary to even begin an actual trial.
While a legal case may seem interminable and the delays costly, the procedures in place are designed to protect both parties and produce the fairest system possible.