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12 Cards in this Set
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Contract
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A set of promises between agreeing parties that is enforceable by law
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Tort
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A wrongful act, other than breaking a contract. for which an injured party has the right to sew
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Negligence
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A lack of proper care and attention
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Plaintiff
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The person who files a lawsuit
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Defendant
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The person who is being sewed
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Complaint
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A formal notice that a lawsuit has been brought
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Damages
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Money ordered by a court to be paid for injuries or losses suffered
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Summons
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A notice directing someone to appear in court to answer a complaint or charge
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Discovery
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A process by which lawyers have the opportunity to check fact and gather evidence before a trial
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Public-Interest Groups
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An organization that supports causes that affect the lives of Americans in general
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Nonpartisan
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Free from party ties or bias
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Lobbyist
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Representative of an interest group who contacts lawmakers or other government officials directly to influence their policy making
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