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Chapter 16 Section 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Equity | A judge can rule an injunction |
| Injunction | A court order to halt a person or group to stop action |
| How do civil cases start? | Starts by a complaint by a lawyer. |
| Who is the defendant? | The person who is accused and brought to court. |
| Who is the plaintiff? | The person who initiates the case. |
| What is discovery and what is it's purpose? | It is finding facts about the case so there won't be any surprises. |
| Who is a mediator? | A third person in the case that offers a neutral position and helps communication in settlements. |