Moot Court

 a higher court that reviews decisions made by lower courts. It examines whether errors of law were made during the trial or if the decision was fair. They do not hold trials or hear new evidence, but rather review the legal process and the application of the law.

• trial court
• supreme court
• district court
• appeals court

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a written opinion by a judge or justice who agrees with the majority decision of the court but for different reasons. It provides an additional perspective or reasoning to support the outcome.

• Concurring opinion
• Dissenting opinion
• Majority opinion
• Conclusive opinion

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an individual or entity being accused or sued in a court of law. In criminal cases, the person accused of committing a crime. In civil cases, the party being sued.

• defendant
• plaintiff
• prosecutor
• witness

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 a written opinion by a judge or justice who disagrees with the majority decision of the court. It presents an alternative viewpoint and explains the reasons for disagreement.

• contrary opinion
• opposing opinion
• disagreeing opinion
• dissenting opinion

a mistake made by a judge or court in applying or interpreting the law. It occurs when the court incorrectly applies the law to the facts of a case, leading to an incorrect decision.

• Lawful blunder
• Judicial error
• Illegal mistake
• Error of Law

 courts established under the authority of the United States Constitution to handle cases involving federal laws, disputes between states, and cases involving the United States government

• International courts
• State courts
• Federal courts
• Local courts

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written opinion by a judge or justice who agrees with the majority decision of the court. It outlines the reasoning behind the decision and becomes the controlling precedent for future cases

• dissenting opinion
• concurring opinion
• minority opinion
• majority opinion

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local courts that handle cases involving violations of city ordinances and minor criminal offenses. They have limited jurisdiction and typically handle cases such as traffic violations, small claims, and misdemeanors

• Supreme courts
• Federal courts
• State courts
• Municipal courts

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refer to the individuals or entities involved in a legal case. They can be plaintiffs or defendants in civil cases or the prosecution and defense in criminal cases

• Parties

• Petitioners

• Claimants

• Appellants

the party who initiates a legal action by filing a petition or application with the court. They seek a specific outcome or relief from the court

• defendant
• petitioner
• plaintiff
• accuser