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Law Ch 3 & 4

TermDefinition
Mediator A third party whose decision in a dispute is NOT legally binding
Justice The name for a Supreme Court judge
Litigate To take a dispute to court
Jurisdiction The power or authority to conduct trials and decide cases
Injunction An order of protection, return of property, or to perform an action
Transcript A verbatim record of what went on at trial
Original The jurisdiction of the court who hears a dispute for the first time
Reversed A decision is ________ when it is overturned by an appellate court
Special Courts below the trial court level have ______ jurisdiction
Appellate The Supreme Court has both original and _______ jurisdiction
Municipal City courts are also called ________ courts
Small Claims The court that handles disputes in which small amounts are involved. (2 words)
Juveniles Younger members of society (over 13 and under 18)
Plaintiff The party that files a claim in a civil case
Prosecution The party that represents the government in a criminal case
Class Action The type of lawsuit brought on behalf of all persons with a similar claim
Venue Location of the court
Pleading A legal document filed with the court outlining the issues of a lawsuit in a civil case
Grand Jury Group that determines if there is enough evidence of guilt to go to trial.
Affidavit Sworn testimony from a party or witness in a lawsuit or criminal case
Voir Dire Questioning of potential jurors
Verdict A determination by a jury or judge of liability or guilt
Damages Money awarded to the plaintiff
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