Sae Uozumi SUITS Round 3 Flashcards
(30 cards)
deposition
A formal interview under oath before a trial.
injunction
A legal order to stop someone from doing something.
settlement
An agreement to end a dispute, usually with money, before a trial.
pro bono
Legal work done for free (for the public good).
Affidavit
A written statement sworn to be true.
Tort
A civil wrong (like causing harm or injury) that can lead to a lawsuit.
Class action
A lawsuit filed on behalf of many people who suffered the same harm.
Litigation
The process of taking legal action or suing someone.
Merits
The actual facts and reasons in a legal case.
malpractice
Bad or careless professional work (often in law or medicine).
Confidentiality
The obligation to keep certain information secret.
Liability
Legal responsibility for something (like damages).
Allegation
A claim or accusation that hasn’t been proven yet.
Precedent
A past legal case used as a model in future cases.
Disbarred
When a lawyer loses their license to practice law.
Subpoena
A legal order to appear in court or bring documents.
“That’s inadmissible.”
The judge won’t allow that evidence in court.
“We have leverage.”
We have power or advantage to negotiate.
“You’re bluffing.”
You’re pretending to have something (like evidence) when you don’t.
“Let’s cut a deal.”
Let’s reach an agreement or compromise.
Arbitration
A private way to settle disputes without going to court.
Retainer
A fee paid in advance to a lawyer to secure their services.
Discovery
The legal process where both sides share information and evidence before trial.
Conflict of interest
A situation where someone’s personal interest might interfere with their professional duty.
