legal terminology

A law, an act of the legislature is known as _______.

• an action

• a statute

• a practice directive

• a rule

Answer explanation

An action is a court proceeding where one party sues another. Also known as a lawsuit or case.

A practice directive is a note from the court to the general public that expands upon or clarifies a court rule.

A person accused of a crime or being sued is called the _______.

• defendant

• plaintiff

• appellant

• crown

Answer explanation

In criminal or civil cases, this person is called a defendent.

In civil cases the person doing the suing/who started the lawsuit is called the plaintiff. In criminal cases, it is the crown.

_________ means "guilty mind". It is the intent to commit a crime.

• prima facie

• burden of proof

• damages

• mens rea

Answer explanation

The burden of proof is the degree/level of proof needed for a party to prove their case (ex. beyond a reasonable doubt, balance of probabilities).

Prima facie means presumed to be true unless disproved.

What is a Notice of Civil Claim?

• A document filed in civil court to start a claim/action

• A document filed in criminal court to start an action

• A document filed in court to end an action

• A document filed in court to provide notice of trial dates

___________ is when a lawyer or party opposes evidence presented by the other lawyer or party.

• An accusation

• A declaration

• An objection

• A protest

What is a 'party' in court actions?

• A fun time!

• Anyone named in the court documents

• Court witnesses and experts

• A person or entity in a court dispute

What is a pleading?

• Negotiation tactic in court cases

• Initiating court documents

• A type of mediation

• A written argument presented in court