HFT 4623 Test 1 With
Complete Solution
Allegations - ANSWER A declaration of something true not yet proven that
someone has done something illegal
Alternative dispute resolution - ANSWER arbitration when an arbitrator
recieves a dispute (objective third party). Informal hearing is held and
evidence is presented first, Arbitrator rules what party should win.
Arbitrator's decision is binding
Answer - ANSWER a response to a complaint when no defects exist
Appeal - ANSWER complaint made by a litigant to a superior court that a trial
judge committed an error
appellate court - ANSWER hears appeals without a jury. 3-9 judges
Arbitration - ANSWER when a dispute is submitted to a third party
briefs - ANSWER written statements setting out the legal contentions of a
party in the midst of a litigation
charge to jury - ANSWER a judge's guidelines to the jury which concerning
the law that applies to the facts of the case on trial
civil case - ANSWER people seek relief in the form of a monetary
compensation and may or may not contain a jury during these cases
claim - ANSWER demand to mend a perceived wrong. usually regarding
,money
complaint - ANSWER has the power to begin a lawsuit and is a document
that is given to the defendant filed by the plaintiff which lists allegations.
Additionally consists of 3 parts: states jurisdiction of court, details on why
the recipient is being sued, and a claim for relief
counterclaims - ANSWER detailed in an answer to a complaint and states any
claims the defendant could potentially harbor against the plaintiff
criminal case - ANSWER a type of trail in which a defendant may choose to
have a jury
cross examination - ANSWER questioning of a witness at a trial by the party
who calls a witness. Purpose: discredit the witness before the fact-finder (i.e.
contradictions, improbabilites)
default judgement - ANSWER when a defendant fails to plead or otherwise
defend against a plaintiff's claim
defendant - ANSWER party being sued
deliberations - ANSWER detailed discussions that may result in a verdict by
the jury. a deter
deposition - ANSWER oral question by the witness used for discovery
Direct examination - ANSWER first questioning of a witness during the trial;
happens during the testimony by the party who calls upon the witness
Discovery - ANSWER each side obtains evidence known to the other side
for cause - ANSWER a legal reason or ground to remove a civil servant or
employee under contract
, in personam jurisdiction - ANSWER a court's power to bring someone into
the adjudicative process or power over one's personal rights
interrogatories - ANSWER written questions
judgement - ANSWER follows the verdict in a trial procedure
judgement NOV (Non obstante verdicto) - ANSWER a judgement entered for
one party even though the jury has rendered a verdict for another
jurisdiction - ANSWER authority a court has to hear a case
litigants - ANSWER individuals engaged in a conflict
mediatoin - ANSWER meeting in an informal setting in which a mediator
assists parties in reaching a settlement or negotiation between both parties
motion - ANSWER a written or oral application requesting a court to make a
specified order or ruling. Filed to address to some defect in the complaint
opening statement - ANSWER second part of the trail procedure. presents to
the jury outlining proof a lawyer expects to present during the trial
parites - ANSWER both sides of a case or suit (plaintiff or defendant)
peremptory challenges - ANSWER a party's limited number of challenges that
do not need to be supported by a reason
plaintiff - ANSWER initiates lawsuit
pleadings - ANSWER complaint, answer, reply
rebuttal - ANSWER in court contradiction of an adverse party's evidence/time
given to a party to present evidence
reply - ANSWER a response issued by a plaintiff to an answer (but only id the
Complete Solution
Allegations - ANSWER A declaration of something true not yet proven that
someone has done something illegal
Alternative dispute resolution - ANSWER arbitration when an arbitrator
recieves a dispute (objective third party). Informal hearing is held and
evidence is presented first, Arbitrator rules what party should win.
Arbitrator's decision is binding
Answer - ANSWER a response to a complaint when no defects exist
Appeal - ANSWER complaint made by a litigant to a superior court that a trial
judge committed an error
appellate court - ANSWER hears appeals without a jury. 3-9 judges
Arbitration - ANSWER when a dispute is submitted to a third party
briefs - ANSWER written statements setting out the legal contentions of a
party in the midst of a litigation
charge to jury - ANSWER a judge's guidelines to the jury which concerning
the law that applies to the facts of the case on trial
civil case - ANSWER people seek relief in the form of a monetary
compensation and may or may not contain a jury during these cases
claim - ANSWER demand to mend a perceived wrong. usually regarding
,money
complaint - ANSWER has the power to begin a lawsuit and is a document
that is given to the defendant filed by the plaintiff which lists allegations.
Additionally consists of 3 parts: states jurisdiction of court, details on why
the recipient is being sued, and a claim for relief
counterclaims - ANSWER detailed in an answer to a complaint and states any
claims the defendant could potentially harbor against the plaintiff
criminal case - ANSWER a type of trail in which a defendant may choose to
have a jury
cross examination - ANSWER questioning of a witness at a trial by the party
who calls a witness. Purpose: discredit the witness before the fact-finder (i.e.
contradictions, improbabilites)
default judgement - ANSWER when a defendant fails to plead or otherwise
defend against a plaintiff's claim
defendant - ANSWER party being sued
deliberations - ANSWER detailed discussions that may result in a verdict by
the jury. a deter
deposition - ANSWER oral question by the witness used for discovery
Direct examination - ANSWER first questioning of a witness during the trial;
happens during the testimony by the party who calls upon the witness
Discovery - ANSWER each side obtains evidence known to the other side
for cause - ANSWER a legal reason or ground to remove a civil servant or
employee under contract
, in personam jurisdiction - ANSWER a court's power to bring someone into
the adjudicative process or power over one's personal rights
interrogatories - ANSWER written questions
judgement - ANSWER follows the verdict in a trial procedure
judgement NOV (Non obstante verdicto) - ANSWER a judgement entered for
one party even though the jury has rendered a verdict for another
jurisdiction - ANSWER authority a court has to hear a case
litigants - ANSWER individuals engaged in a conflict
mediatoin - ANSWER meeting in an informal setting in which a mediator
assists parties in reaching a settlement or negotiation between both parties
motion - ANSWER a written or oral application requesting a court to make a
specified order or ruling. Filed to address to some defect in the complaint
opening statement - ANSWER second part of the trail procedure. presents to
the jury outlining proof a lawyer expects to present during the trial
parites - ANSWER both sides of a case or suit (plaintiff or defendant)
peremptory challenges - ANSWER a party's limited number of challenges that
do not need to be supported by a reason
plaintiff - ANSWER initiates lawsuit
pleadings - ANSWER complaint, answer, reply
rebuttal - ANSWER in court contradiction of an adverse party's evidence/time
given to a party to present evidence
reply - ANSWER a response issued by a plaintiff to an answer (but only id the
