Its super expensive
I hope that everyone knows about how expensive it is to hire a lawyer. Their rates are notoriously expensive, and can sometimes be measured in 5-minute increments. Unfortunately, there also may be court costs associated with your suit, costs to pay off in the case of a loss, and the costs that may be passed on to you to pay for the other party's defense, if your lawsuit is frivolous. In all, bringing a court case can cost tens of thousands to millions of dollars in fees alone.
It will take forever
Another thing that lawsuits are notorious for is the time it takes to have them processed. The courts are overworked, and they often have difficulty getting cases through their tight workload. And schedule problems aside, there are a number of different motions you can make in court to get more time. One example is the Motion to Extend Time, which allows a someone three weeks to submit an answer to an allegation.
You have to put complete faith in a stranger's judgement
There are likely very people reading this who have a lawyer on retainer. And hopefully very few who have so much contact with a lawyer that you would trust their judgement without a second thought. For those of us who don't spend our time in court, we often have to trust that a lawyer has our best interests at heart and that we can trust their judgement when it comes to law matters. I am terrible at accepting things I don't understand, so this is one of the strongest issues that might prevent me from executing a lawsuit.
Any prospective business relationship is ruined
Lastly, there is a long-term consequence. If you pursue a lawsuit, it is unlikely that the defendant will ever do business with you again. You may even be on such poor terms that they begin to dissuade others from buying your product or service. A lawsuit can be one of the most effective ways to burn bridges in history, so be sure before you do so.
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