Picturing Dynamic Proof in Litigation

The Flow and Use of Evidence in Litigation

i = information, evidence
P = plaintiff
D = defendant
Ca … n = claim with elements a through n
Dx … z = defense with elements x through z
IA = institutional action (e.g., judicial ruling, verdict)

i | collect & analyze | \|/
P --marshal-->	deploy & persuade | \|/
	| Ca .. n | Dx .. z |	------> IA
D --marshal-->	/|\ | deploy & persuade
/|\ | collect & analyze | i