law terms

Question 1

A written instruction from the court carrying thr weight of the law. must be in writing, anyone who knowingly violates a court order can be held in contempt of court.

Answer 1

a court order

Question 2

the questioning of a witness presented by the opposing party on trial or at a deposition

Answer 2

cross examination

Question 3

a resume that is prepared by an expert witness to show their qualification and expertise

Answer 3

curriculum vitae

Question 4

the final ruling of the judge on an action for divorce, legal sep, or annulment. Same as judgement

Answer 4

Decree

Question 5

A partys failure to answer a complaint motion or petition

Answer 5

default

Question 6

the partner in marriage against whom a divocrce complaint is filed. Respondent is the same meaning

Answer 6

defendent

Question 7

the testimony of a witness taken out of court under oath and reduced to writing. discovery depositions are the most common and are taken for the purpose of discovering the facts upon which a party’s claim is based or discovering the substance of a witness testimony prior to trial

Answer 7

deposition

Question 8

the initial questioning of a witness by the attorney who called him or her to the stand

Answer 8

direct examination

Question 9

procedures followed by attorneys in order to determine the nature scope and credibiitliy of the opposing partys claim. This includes depositions, written interogitories, and notices to produce documenation

Answer 9

discovery

Question 10

occurs when a party voluntarily drops the case or when a judge finds that a case lacks merit

Answer 10

dismissal

Question 11

tangible things presented at trial as evidence

Answer 11

exhibits