Court Vocab

Court Vocab

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Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Delia Dragan

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1.

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Front

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

Back

plaintiff

2.

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Front

Subpoena

Back

a court order requiring appearance and/or testimony

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A court that reviews decisions made in lower district courts.

Back

Appeals court

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

defendant

5.

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Front

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

Back

removal for cause

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

precedent

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

discovery

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