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15 Cards in this Set
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Law concerned with disputes between people (or groups of people).
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Civil law
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To bring a court action against someone to recover costs (damages).
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sue
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The person, group, or organization who files (starts) a lawsuit.
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Plaintiff
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A formal notice that a lawsuit is being filed. The plaintiff's side of the story.
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Complaint
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Having to pay damages because you have lost in a lawsuit. You are not "guilty," you are _____________.
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Resonsible or liable
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The standard by which the plaintiff must prove that the defendant is responsible or liable for an offense.
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By a preponderance of the evidence.
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The side in a case (civil or criminal) that is being accused of an offense.
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Defense
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To ask a higher court to review or retry a case.
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Appeal
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Following fair procedures which are established by law and protected by the 5th amendment.
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Due process
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The authority for a court to hear or decide a case.
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Jurisdiction
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The jurisdiction that allows a case to start in a court.
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Original jurisdiction
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The jurisdiction that allows a court to review or retry a case.
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Appellate jurisdiction
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Two other words for "lawyer."
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Attorney, Counsel (counselor at law)
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Not legally an adult.
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Juvenile
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Money that must be paid because you lost in a civil case.
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Damages
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