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chapter 3 vocab
words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| appellate brief | formal written legal argument submitted to an appellate court |
| appellate court | is a higher court that has the power to review and change decisions made by lower trial courts. |
| arbitrator | impartial third party chosen by opposing sides to resolve a dispute outside of a courtroom |
| associate circuit court | a lower division of a state trial court—primarily used in states like Missouri |
| court | is an official body or tribunal presided over by one or more judges that has the authority to resolve legal disputes, administer justice, and apply laws in civil, criminal, or administrative cases |
| court of record | judicial body that officially maintains a permanent, legally binding history of its proceedings, acts, and judgments |
| general jurisdiction | court's legal authority to hear a wide variety of cases or to sue a defendant for any type of claim |
| juvenile court | a specialized legal tribunal that has jurisdiction over cases involving minors, typically individuals under the age of 18 |
| litigate | means to take a legal dispute to a court of law so a judge or jury can make a binding decision. |
| mediator | a neutral third party who helps conflicting sides communicate and reach a mutually acceptable agreement |
| municipal court | local city or town judicial body that handles minor legal matters, traffic tickets, and local ordinance violation |
| original jurisdiction | a court's power to hear and decide a case for the first time, before any appeal. |
| probate court | a specialized legal court that oversees the administration of a deceased person's estate, validates wills, settles debts, and distributes remaining assets to heirs |
| small claims court | a local, informal civil court that resolves monetary disputes quickly and cheaply without requiring a lawyer |
| specialized jurisdiction | refers to a court's legal authority to hear only specific types of cases rather than a broad range of legal matters. |
| transcript | a written, printed, or typed copy of words that were originally spoken or recorded, or an official document of a student's academic record |
| trial court | he first court to hear a legal case and establish the initial record of facts and law. It is also known as a court of original jurisdiction or a court of first instance |
| verdict | the formal decision or finding made by a jury or judge at the end of a trial |
| writ of certiorari | an order from a higher court telling a lower court to send up the records of a case so the higher court can review it |
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