Causes of action

A rule tells you how to litigate. A cause of action tells you what you are litigating about. These pages cover the claims people actually bring — what each one requires, how long you have, what you have to do before you file, and what it pays if you win.

• California causes of action48 claimsThe claims filed most often in California superior courts, each tied to the California Code of Civil Procedure.
• Federal causes of action49 claimsThe claims filed most often in United States district courts, each tied to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Massachusetts causes of action60 claimsThe claims filed most often in Massachusetts trial courts, each tied to the Massachusetts Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Texas causes of action62 claimsThe claims filed most often in Texas district and county courts, each tied to the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.