Translation

訴訟で争う / 法廷で争う / 訴訟を起こす

Meaning

To litigate is to take a dispute to court or formally argue it as part of a lawsuit. It is more specific than argue and more court-focused than negotiate.

Examples

• 両社は契約違反を法廷で争うことにしました。
  The companies decided to litigate the breach of contract.
• 和解できない場合、その請求は訴訟で争われます。
  If they cannot settle, the claim will be litigated.