The judge wanted to avoid lengthy litigation and millions in expenses.

After lengthy litigation the city was eventually required to get a state permit for the discharges.

After extensive and lengthy litigation his heirs eventually put the estate up for auction.

As Gyllenhielm's widow died six years after her husband, a lengthy litigation regarding the inheritance followed.

Sulzer said it settled to avoid the cost of lengthy litigation.

It has also led to lengthy litigation over what is and isn't "new."

However, due to lengthy litigation the land was not acquired by the Federal Government until 1866.

We all know from our own experience that lengthy and costly litigation through the courts is losing its appeal as a means to resolve disputes.

He said the company agreed to the settlement because of concerns about lengthy litigation.

The film was shot in 1986, however it was not released for three years, due to lengthy litigation over distribution rights.