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Civics 11
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Plaintiff | a person who brings a case against another |
| Defendant | the person being accused |
| Subpoena | writ ordering someone to go to court |
| Discovery | how you gather evidence |
| Mediation | the lawyers reach an agreement |
| Arbitration | the use of an arbitrator to settle a dispute. |
| Ward of the Court | a mentally unsound person or a minor who needs a guardian |