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24 Cards in this Set
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A process of deliberation and discussion used to reach a mutually acceptable resolution to a dispute
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NEGOTIATION
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A range of options for resolving disputes as an alternative to litigation
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ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR)
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A person who helps the parties to a dispute reach a compromise
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MEDIATOR
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A person who listens to both sides of a dispute and makes a ruling that is usualy binding on the parties
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ARBITRATOR
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Final and enforceable in the courts
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BINDING
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A law suit launched by one person who represents a group whose members have similar claims against the same defendant
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CLASS ACTION
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The time period specified by legislation for commencing legal action
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LIMITATION PERIOD
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The party who iniates a law suit against another party
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PLAINTIFF
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The party being sued
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DEFENDANT
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The formal documents concerning the basis for a lawsuit
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PLEADINGS
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The formal document that initiates litigation by setting out the plaintiff's allegations against the defendant
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CLAIM
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The defendant's formal response to the plaintiff's allegations
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DEFENCE
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A claim by the defendant against the plaintiff
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COUNTER CLAIM
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The process of disclosing evidence to support the claims in a lawsuit
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DISCOVERY
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A formal hearing before a judge that results in a binding decision
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TRIAL
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The obligation of the plaintiff to prove its case
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BURDEN OF ROOF
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Proof presented in court to support a claim
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EVIDENCE
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The judgment of the court that specifies which party is successful and why
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DECISION
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Legal expenses that a judge orders the loser to pay the winner's fees
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COSTS
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The party ordered by the court to pay a specified amount to the winner of a lawsuit
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JUDGEMENT DEBTOR
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The process of arguing to a higher court that a court decision is wrong
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APPEAL
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The party who begins or files an appeal
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APPELLANT
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The party against who an appeal is filed
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RESPONDENT
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A fee based on a percentage of the judgment awarded, and paid by the client to the lawyer only if the action is successful
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CONTINGENCY FEE
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