Process Legal Meaning and Definition

Here is a simplified definition of the legal term Process.

Process (noun)

1. Indicates the complete procedure or steps taken in a legal action or lawsuit, from the time it starts until its resolution. This could include filing legal paperwork, serving documents, going to court, and any other relevant activities.

2. A legal document or notice, issued by the court, requiring a person (typically the defendant) to appear in court at a specified time and place. Non-compliance with this notice could result in a ruling against the person it was issued to. This is commonly called a "writ" or "summons".