Beginner Legal terms Flashcards
(34 cards)
a written statement under oath to be true
Affidavit
a legal document where lawyers explain their side to the judge
Brief
law established by previous court decisions
Case law
a set of facts sufficient to justify a right to sue
Cause of Action
“money” awarded in a lawsuit to makeup for harm causes
Damages
a person being sued or accused
Defendant
person who is suing
Plantiff
a witness’ story written down before the trial
Desposition
both sides share evidence before the trial
Discovery
Secondhand information is not usually allowed as evidence
Hearsay
the court’s power to handle a case
Jurisdiction
asking the court to make a decision
Motion
delay the trial
motion of continuance
dismiss the case because no evidence
motion to dismiss
keep certain evidence in the trial
motion to suppress
a paper that says you must show up to court or give evidence
Subpoena
a time limit for starting a case
Statute of Limitations
breaking contract or rule
Breach
An agreement to end a case without trial
Settlement
what both sides give in a deal
Consideration
being legally responsible for something
Liability
protection from being responsible
Indemnity
a contract that doesn’t count anymore
Void
the evidence seems true unless proven wrong
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