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19 Cards in this Set
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Federal rules of civil procedure |
Set of rules governing federal district courts |
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Pleadings |
The complaint and answer and other legal documents related to the lawsuit |
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Complaint |
A statement containing the allegations, related facts, the facts establishing the basis for relief and remedy for the plaintiff |
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Summons |
A notice requiring the defendant to appear in court and answer the complaint |
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Answer |
Defendants response to a complaint |
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Motion |
Procedural request submitted to the court by an attorney on behalf of the client |
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Affidavits |
Sworn statements by parties or witnesses |
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Discovery |
The process of obtaining information from the opposing party |
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Disposition |
Sworn testimony by a party to the lawsuit recorded by an authorized court official |
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Impeach |
A process of challenging party or witness who changes their testimony at the trial |
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Metadata |
Data on data |
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Opening statements |
Statements at the beginning of the trial |
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Rules of evidence |
Used to determine if evidence will be presented in court |
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Hearsay |
Testimony someone gives in court made by someone else who is not under oath at the time of the statement |
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Direct examination |
Questioning of witnesses for the first time during the trial |
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Rebuttal |
Evidence offered by defense to refute evidence presented by the plaintiff |
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Closing argument |
A summary of the facts and evidence presented during the trial and indicates why the facts support their claim |
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Brief |
A formal legal document outlining the facts and issues of the case |
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Writ of execution |
An order directing the sheriff to seize and sell the defendants nonexempt property of assets |
