Law I U1 L3+L4

Process by which people involved in a dispute discuss their problem and try to reach a solution acceptable to all.

• Adjudication

• Settlement

• Negotiation

• Stare Decisis

When one side in a dispute decides to tak the other to court through formal legal processes

• Adjudication

• Settlement

• Negotiation

• Stare Decisis

An agreeemnt between two sides in a civil lawsuit that ends the dispute

• Adjudication

• Settlement

• Negotiation

• Mediation

Process where a 3rd party helps the disputing parties talk about their problems. Both sides must agree to any solutions provided by the 3rd party for them to take effect

• Adjudication

• Settlement

• Arbitration

• Mediation

Process where a 3rd party is hired to listen to the arguments of both sides and make a legally binding decision to settle the issue.

• Adjudication

• Settlement

• Arbitration

• Mediation

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

• Show Courts

• Trial Courts

• Supreme Courts

• Appeals Courts

Courts where one party presents arguments asking the court to review the decision of a lower court

• Show Courts

• Trial Courts

• Supreme Courts

• Appeals Courts

The person against whom a claim (lawsuit or charge) is made in the legal system.

• Plaintiff

• Defendant

• Prosecutor

• Judge

The injured party in a civil case who brings legal action against the alleged wrongdoer

• Plaintiff

• Defendant

• Prosecutor

• Judge

The representative of the people (government) who has the power to charge individuals with a crime.

• Plaintiff

• Defendant

• Prosecutor

• Judge