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15 Cards in this Set
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remedy
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The relief given to an innocent party to enforce a right or compensate for the violation of a right
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plaintiff
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One who initiates a lawsuit
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defendent
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One against whom a lawsuit is brought; accused person in a criminal proceeding
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Constitutional Law
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The body of law derived from the US Constitution and the constitutions of various states
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Statutory Law
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The body of law enacted by legislative bodies
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criminal law
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Laws that defines and governs actions that constitute crimes. Generally, criminal law has to do with wrongful actions committed against society for which society demands redress
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mediation
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A method of settling disputes outside of court by using services of a neutral third party, who acts as a communicating agent between the parties and assists them in negotiating a settlement
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Exclusive jurisdiction
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Jurisdiction that exists when a case can be heard only in a particular type of court
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small claims court
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A special court in which parties may litigate small claims (such as $5,000 or les) Attornies are not required in these courts, in some states, they aren't allowed to represent the parties
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pleadings
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Statements made by the plaintiff and the defendent in a lawsuit that detail the facts, charges, and defenses involved in the litigation. The complaint and answer are part of the pleadings.
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complaint
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The pleadins made by a plaintiff alleging wrongdoing on the part of the defendant; the document that, when filed with a court, initiates a lawsuit
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summons
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A document informing a defendant that a legal action has been commenced against him or her and that the defendent must appear in court on a certain date to answer the plaintiff's complaint. The document is delivered by a sheriff or any other person so authorized.
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counter claim
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A claim made by a defendant in a civil lawsuit against the plaintiff. In effect, the defendant is suing the plaintiff.
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negotiation
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Alternative dispute resolution, a process in which parties attempt to settle their dispute informally, with or without attorneys to represent them.
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concurrent jurisdiction
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Jurisdiction that exists when two different courts have the power to hear a case. For example, som cases can be heard in federal or a state court.
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