Business Law 1st Nine Weeks Review

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Allow a court to resolve one's disputes.

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litigate

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a person who brings a legal action

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plaintiff

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an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law.

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defendant

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a formal proposal put to a legislature or committee

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motion

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formally accuse of or charge with a serious crime.

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indict

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a setting free from the charge of an offense by verdict, sentence, or other legal process

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acquittal

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Lower courts that hear minor criminal cases and lawsuits that usually involve less than $25,000

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associate circuit courts

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Juvenile courts emphasize punishment rather than rehabilitation.

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False

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These type of courts usually handle cases involving less than $20,000 in Texas and do not require a lawyer.

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Small claims courts

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This type of court hears cases involving young people between the ages of 13 and 18.

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juvenile court