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trial phase
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the jury is selected
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deposition
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sworn testimony(under oath) given and recorded outside the courtroom
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interrogatory
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written set of questions requiring written answers from either a plaintiff or a defendent under oath
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contempt of court
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failure to obey a subpoena could result or disrespect of a judge and contempt is punishable by fines or imprisionment
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subpoena duces tecum
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means literally under penalty to bring with you--must bring legal documents to court
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subpoena
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a legal document requiring the recipient to appear as a witness in court or to give a deposition
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judgment is final
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a judgment is final only when all options for appeal have been exercised
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pleadings phase of a lawsuit
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the injured party, the plaintiff files a complaint with the clerk of the court and the court issues a summons
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answer to the summons
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the defendent's attorney files an answer to the complaint and it is sent to the plaintiff
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summons
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a written notification issued by the clerk of court and delivered to the defendent-the defenednt must respond to the charges in the complaint
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