Chapter 3 Vocab - Business Law

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To place a dispute before a court of law for resolution.

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litigate

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A third party brought into a dispute to develop a solution acceptable to both sides of the dispute. The actions of a mediator are not legally binding.

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mediator

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A third party, usually hired by both parties who holds an informal hearing to determine what occurred. An arbitrator’s decision is binding to both parties and can be enforced in court if necessary.

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arbitrator

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A governmental forum that administers justice under the law.

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court

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The first court to hear a dispute.

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trial court

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A decision in a court case.

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verdict

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The original power to decide a case.

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original jurisdiction

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A court that reviews decisions of lower courts when a party claims an error was made during the previous proceeding.

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appellate court

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A verbatim record of what occurred during a trial.

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transcript

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Written arguments on the issues of law.

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appellate briefs