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B-Law Chap 3
Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Litigate | Take a dispute to court. |
| Mediator | Independent 3rd party who may be able to help two disputing parties reach a solution. Not legally binding. |
| Arbitrator | Independent 3rd party who holds an informal hearing to determine what happened. Decision is legally binding. |
| Trial Court | The court in which a dispute is first heard. |
| Appellate Court | Court that reviews decisions of lower courts when a party claims an error was made during the lower court's proceeding. |
| County Court | Lower courts that hear minor criminal cases and lawsuits that involve less than $25,000. |
| Municipal Court | Courts that administer city ordinances. |
| Small Claims Court | Court that handles minor disputes generally less than $2,500. |
| Juvenile Court | Courts that hear cases involving young people between the ages of 13 and 18. |
| Probate Court | Court that administers Wills and Estates. |