Court Vocab

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

• precedent

• plaintiff

• defendant

• prosecutor

Subpoena

• a court that reviews decisions made in lower district courts

• a court order requiring appearance and/or testimony

• A judgment of guilt against a criminal defendant.

• The state or federal government attorney in a criminal case.

a court that reviews decisions made in lower district courts

• bankruptcy court

• tax court

• appeals court

• claims court

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

• prosecutor

• plaintiff

• defendant

• precedent

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

• litigator

• concurring opinion

• plea bargain

• removal for cause

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

• precedent

• plaintiff

• defendant

• dissenting opinion

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

• mediation

• discovery

• retainer

• disbarred

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

• appellate

• supreme

• trial

• district

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

• contingency fee

• retainer

• discovery

• damages

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

• depositions

• mediation

• precedent

• litigator