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chapter 6!!!
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How does a civil case work? | A plaintiff claims a loss. The defendednt argues there is no responsibility on their part. |
| What is an injunction? | a court order to halt a person or group to stop action. |
| How does a civil case start? | a compplaint made by a lawer, court sends a summon to the defendentwho answers the pleading. |
| What is discoveery? | aech side gathers facts before trial which is heard most likely by a judge but sometimes a jury. |
| What do criminal cases do? | punishment for an offence against person or society. |
| What is arraignment? | defendent if charged must enter a plea. |
| What is no contest? | does not admit guilt and will not fight the prosecution's case. |
| what is the penil code? | sets punishment for each crime. |
| What is plea bargaining? | agrees to plead guilt but to a lesser charge. |
| What is a testimony? | the whole truth. |
| What is cross examining? | the witness must answer to both prosecution and defence. |
| What happens if the jury can't decide? | the prosecution must drop charges or get retrial |