Litigation is the pursuit of practical ends, not a game of chess.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Litigation aims to achieve practical results, not to play a strategic game.
- In plain terms
- Lawsuits are about results, not chess moves.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on real outcomes in legal matters rather than tactics.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can I balance practicality and strategy?
- When is tactic necessary?
Another view
Legal processes often involve strategic considerations.
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