Paralegal 101 Latest Update with Verified Solutions

Paralegal 101 Latest Update with Verified Solutions Interrogatories Written questions sent by one side to the opposing side, answered under oath. Deposition The pretrial oral questioning of a witness under oath. Deponent The person who is being asked questions at a deposition. Request for admissions A document that lists statements regarding specific items for the other party to admit or deny. Dismissal with prejudice A court order that ends a lawsuit; the suit cannot be refiled by the same parties. Pretrial conference A meeting of the attorneys and the judge prior to the beginning of the trial. Motion in limine A request that the court order that certain information not be mentioned in the presence of the jury. Voir dire An examination of a prospective juror to see if he or she is fit to serve as a juror on a specific case. Challenge for cause A method for excusing a prospective juror based on the juror's inability to serve in an unbiased manner. Peremptory challenge A method for excusing a prospective juror; no reason need be given. Direct examination The questioning of your own witness. Leading question The question that suggests the answer; generally, leading questions may not be asked during direct examination of a witness. Cross-examination The questioning of an opposing witness. Directed verdict A verdict ordered by a trial judge if the plaintiff fails to present a prima facie case or if the defendant fails to present a necessary defense. Pattern jury instructions A set of standardized jury instructions. Verdict The opinion of a jury on a question of fact. Mistrial A trial ended by the judge because of a major problem, such as a prejudicial statement by one of the attorneys. Judgment The decision of the court regarding the claims of each side. It may be based on a jury's verdict. Writ of execution A court order authorizing