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Argylls Law 3 JLB
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Litigate | To allow a court to resolve a dispute. |
| Mediator | An independent third party that acts as a Negotiator for both sides of a dispute, yet holds no legal power. |
| Arbitrator | An independent third party that holds a hearing to determinate what happened. |
| Court | A governmental forum that administers justice under the law. |
| Trial Court | The court in which a dispute is first heard. |
| Verdict | The decision in the case. |
| Original Jurisdiction | The power to make initial decisions of fact and law. |
| Appellate Court | Reviews decisions of lower courts. |
| Transcript | A verbatim record of what went on at trial. |