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19 Cards in this Set
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Default judgment |
Decision made in plaintiffs favour when defendant does not reply to plaintiffs claim with required time period |
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Plaintiff |
Party who is suing |
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Litigation |
Process of suing |
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Examination of Discovery |
Pre-trial process in which each side discloses all evidence and certain issues are discussed and agreed upon |
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Mediation |
An attempt by a neutral third party to get two opposing parties to come to an agreement |
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Injunction |
Court order requiring person to do or not to do something |
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Defence |
A defendants response to a plaintiffs claim |
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Cause of action |
A valid reason for suing |
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Balance of probabilities |
Proof needed in civil action |
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Punitive damages |
Damages awarded to plaintiff to punish defendant for bad or uncaring behaviour |
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Garnishment |
Procedure by which defendants money is in hands of third party is claimed by plaintiff to settle unpaid judgment |
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Special damages |
Money awarded to plaintiff for specific out of pocket expenses |
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General damages |
Money awarded to plaintiff for pain and suffering and for cost of future care and losses |
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Claim |
Legal document in civil cases |
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Contingency fees |
Payment for legal services based on a percentage of damages if case is successful |
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Negotiation |
An informal and voluntary dispute resolution process between parties involved without involved third party |
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Arbitration |
Process more formal than mediation for resolving disputes between persons through a third party |
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Defendant |
Person who is being sued |
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Vicarious liability |
Employer responsible for actions of employee |
