U.S. Court Systems Flashcard

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Which of the following is NOT a category of U.S. Court Systems? State court, Small claims court, Large claims court, U.S. District Court

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Large claims court

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Who is the party initiating a lawsuit against an organization or individual?

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Plaintiff

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Which of the following is a transfer of a case from a lower to a higher level of court? Judgment, Trial, Breach, Appeal

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Appeal

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A series of formal, written statements in which the plaintiff and defendant both state claims for the defense regarding the matter being disputed is which of the following? Appeal, Breach, Trial

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Pleading

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The jury’s final decision is referred to as which of the following? Appeal, Pleading, Verdict, Trial

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Verdict