LS - Legal Terms and Concepts Flashcard

LS - Legal Terms and Concepts Flashcard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Why is it beneficial to use various terms like 'action', 'case', and 'suit' in legal contexts?

Back

To cover different facets of legal processes

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who are the parties involved in a criminal case?

Back

Prosecution and defendant

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What factors determine a court's jurisdiction?

Back

The type of case, geographic area, and amount of money involved

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is it important to clearly define the issues in a legal case?

Back

To concentrate on the main questions that require resolution

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What differentiates a crime from a civil wrong?

Back

A crime breaches a law and is subject to state punishment.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is the concept of probable cause significant in the legal system?

Back

It safeguards individual rights by necessitating factual evidence

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In legal terminology, what does 'cause of action' refer to?

Back

The legal grounds for filing a lawsuit

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