Prestwick House Book 2 Unit 10

Front

Define perjure.

Back

to lie under oath

Front

Define jurisdiction.

Back

area of influence

Front

Define litigant.

Back

person involved in a lawsuit

Front

What does the root LITI mean?

Back

to press a lawsuit

Front

Define jurisprudence.

Back

the science of law

Front

What is the role of a judge in a trial?

Back

To oversee the legal proceedings and ensure justice is served.

Front

What is a legal document summoning someone to appear in court called?

Back

Subpoena

Front

What does it mean to take an oath?

Back

To make a solemn promise, often in a legal context.

Front

What is the difference between a plaintiff and a defendant?

Back

A plaintiff is the person who brings a lawsuit, while a defendant is the person being accused.

Front

What is the purpose of a testimony in a trial?

Back

To provide evidence or information about the case.