Complete Solution Manual Legal Terminology 7th Edition
Questions & Answers with rationales
ad damnum - ANSWER-the clause in the complaint stating the damages claimed
by the plaintiff
.affiant - ANSWER-The person who makes and subscribes his signature to an
affidavit.
.affidavit - ANSWER-written statement made under oath
.allegation - ANSWER-A statement of fact that a party claims to be true, usually
without providing evidence at the time of the assertion
.allege - ANSWER-to assert without proof or confirmation
.answer - ANSWER-The formal, written response by a defendant to a plaintiff's
complaint, admitting or denying the allegations made
.attachment - ANSWER-The legal process of seizing a person's property to ensure
it is available to satisfy a judgment if the plaintiff wins the lawsuit.
.aver - ANSWER-to affirm; declare to be true
, .averments - ANSWER-claims that the party making them expects to prove
.cause of action - ANSWER-A claim that, based on the law and the facts, is
sufficient to support a lawsuit.
.civil action - ANSWER-a noncriminal lawsuit, brought to enforce a right or
redress a wrong
.class action - ANSWER-a lawsuit brought by one or more persons on behalf of a
larger group
.complaint - ANSWER-The initial pleading by the plaintiff in a civil action, stating
the facts and legal reasons for the lawsuit
.constructive service - ANSWER-A method of serving legal documents on a
defendant by means other than personal delivery, such as by leaving them at
their residence or by publication.
.counterclaim - ANSWER-a claim made to rebut a previous claim.
.declaration - ANSWER-Another term for a complaint, particularly in common
law, outlining the plaintiff's claims against the defendant
.default judgment - ANSWER-A judgment in favor of the plaintiff when the
defendant fails to respond to the complaint or appear in court
Questions & Answers with rationales
ad damnum - ANSWER-the clause in the complaint stating the damages claimed
by the plaintiff
.affiant - ANSWER-The person who makes and subscribes his signature to an
affidavit.
.affidavit - ANSWER-written statement made under oath
.allegation - ANSWER-A statement of fact that a party claims to be true, usually
without providing evidence at the time of the assertion
.allege - ANSWER-to assert without proof or confirmation
.answer - ANSWER-The formal, written response by a defendant to a plaintiff's
complaint, admitting or denying the allegations made
.attachment - ANSWER-The legal process of seizing a person's property to ensure
it is available to satisfy a judgment if the plaintiff wins the lawsuit.
.aver - ANSWER-to affirm; declare to be true
, .averments - ANSWER-claims that the party making them expects to prove
.cause of action - ANSWER-A claim that, based on the law and the facts, is
sufficient to support a lawsuit.
.civil action - ANSWER-a noncriminal lawsuit, brought to enforce a right or
redress a wrong
.class action - ANSWER-a lawsuit brought by one or more persons on behalf of a
larger group
.complaint - ANSWER-The initial pleading by the plaintiff in a civil action, stating
the facts and legal reasons for the lawsuit
.constructive service - ANSWER-A method of serving legal documents on a
defendant by means other than personal delivery, such as by leaving them at
their residence or by publication.
.counterclaim - ANSWER-a claim made to rebut a previous claim.
.declaration - ANSWER-Another term for a complaint, particularly in common
law, outlining the plaintiff's claims against the defendant
.default judgment - ANSWER-A judgment in favor of the plaintiff when the
defendant fails to respond to the complaint or appear in court
