Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
10 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
Acquittal |
Being found not guilty The person has not been proven innocent but has not been found guilty |
|
|
Affirmed |
To agree with and uphold the decision of the lower court |
|
|
Amicus Curiae |
"Friend of the court" Someone who is not a party in the case, but whose interests would be affected by the decision, who submits a brief to the court advocating for a particular outcome |
|
|
Answer |
The defendant's response to the complaint |
|
|
Appellant |
One who appeals a court decision The case is now entitled Appellant v. Appellee |
|
|
Appellee |
The respondant in a case appealed to a higher court |
|
|
Arbitration |
The process by which the parties to a dispute submit their differences to the judgement of an impartial person or group appointed by mutual consent or statutory provision. Arbitration may be binding or non-binding |
|
|
Bench Trial |
A trial without a jury; the judge decides both the issues of fact and the issues of law |
|
|
Bona Fide |
"In good faith" Sincere, genuine, made in good faith |
|
|
Breach (of Contract) |
To violate, or simply not fulfill, the requirments of a contract Typically, the wronged party must notify the other that he/she/it is in breach of the contract and provide an oppurtunity for the breach to be "cured" |
