<P>This paper studies the consequences of asymmetric litigation costs. Under three different protocols: static legal process, dynamic legal process with exogenous sequencing and dynamic legal process with endogenous sequencing, solutions are obtained for the litigation e&reg;orts and the expected value of lawsuits on each side. Outcomes are evaluated in terms of two normative criteria: achieving `justice' and minimizing aggregate litigation cost. The theory implies that a moderate degree of asymmetry may improve access to justice. The dynamics of legal process may accentuate or diminish the e&reg;ect of asymmetry. The endogenous sequencing protocol minimizes cost and may improve access to justice.</P>
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