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Courts & Litigation
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| To take a dispute to court. | Litigate |
| A third party who is hired to hear a dispute. Their decision IS NOT binding. | Mediator |
| A third party who is hired to hear a dispute. Their decision IS binding | Arbitrator |
| Supreme court judges are called __________. | Justices |
| A decision of the Grand Jury is called a(n) _________. | Indictment |
| The power or authority to conduct trials and decide cases. | Jurisdiction |
| The first court to hear a dispute at the federal level. | Trial Court |
| Trial courts have ____________ jurisdiction. | Original |
| Court that reviews decision of a lower court. | Appellate Court |
| The four possible decisions of an appellate court. | Affirm, Reverse, Amend, Remand |
| A court that can hear almost any type of case has _______ jurisdiction. | General |
| Lawsuits between citizens of different states are said to have _________. | Diversity of Citizenship |
| The Supreme Court has ___________ and ____________ jurisdiction. | Original, Appellate |
| The order by the Supreme Court compelling the state court to turn over the court record for review. | Writ of Certiorari |
| A federal court will see cases over $___________ | $75,000 |
| The court that can see minor criminal cases such as traffic offenses. | Associate Circuit Court or County Court |
| What city courts are also called. | Municipal Courts |
| Members of society over 13 and under 18 years of age. | Juveniles |
| Courts that administer wills and estates. | Probate Court |
| The party representing the government in a criminal case. | Prosecutor |
| The party that files a claim in a civil case. | Plaintiff |
| Having a personal stake in the outcome of a case in order to have ____________. | Standing to Sue |
| A suit brought by a group of individuals with similar claims. | Class Action |
| The legal document filed with the court outlining the issues of a lawsuit. | Pleading or Complaint |
| The response of the defense to a pleading. | Answer |
| The process of gathering evidence to support claims or defense. | Discovery |
| The process of rejecting a juror for any reason | Peremptory Challenge |
| Questioning of potential jurors | Voir Dire |
| The result of deliberation by a jury. | Verdict |
| Money given to the plaintiff | Damages |
| More than preponderance of evidence, but less than proof beyond a reasonable doubt. | Clear and Convincing Proof |
| The two possible results in a civil case. | Liable or Not Liable |
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