Court Vocab

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a person who brings a case against another in a court of law.

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plaintiff

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Subpoena

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a court order requiring appearance and/or testimony

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A court that reviews decisions made in lower district courts.

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Appeals court

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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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removing a potential juror that appears incapable of rendering a fair and impartial verdict

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removal for cause

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an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in similar circumstances.

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precedent

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A method by which the opposing parties obtain information from each other to prepare for trial.

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discovery

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courts that listen to testimony, consider evidence, and decide the facts in a disputed situation

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trial

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A sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury in a civil case

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damages

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A method of settling disputes outside of court by using the services of a neutral third party

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mediation