Court and legal terms - trivia 19

1) What does voir dire mean?

a) when prospective jurors are questioned about their backgrounds before being chosen to sit on a jury
b) the beginning of a trial

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Copyright lawyers

Copyright lawyers deal with litigation. They prosecute or defend those who have violated copyright laws.

Estate lawyers

Estate lawyers, also called probate lawyers, help estate beneficiaries on settling all of the affairs of a deceased person.

Probate lawyers

Probate lawyers, also called estate lawyers, help estate beneficiaries on settling all of the affairs of a deceased person.

Tax lawyers

Tax lawyers work with taxpayers to solve their problems with the IRS. They can help with audits, liens, and tax related issues.

Contempt of court

Contempt of court is willful disrespect to the court, its process, and rules.

Mediator

A mediator acts as a negotiator between two parties.

Litigant

A litigant is one of the parties involved in a lawsuit. Litigants can be the side that is bringing the lawsuit or the side being sued.

Fiduciary

A fiduciary is someone such as a guardian, trustee, who acts in the best interests of another person.

Hung jury

A hung jury is when a jury cannot come to a unanimous decision. The result is a mistrial.

Voir dire

Voir dire is when prospective jurors are questioned about their backgrounds before being chosen to sit on a jury.

Capital punishment

Capital punishment is the death penalty. It is the execution of someone by judicial process as punishment for an offense.

Deposition

A deposition is witness testimony given under oath, usually in an attorney's office and recorded for use in court at a later time.

DUI lawyers

A DUI lawyer handles matters relating to people who are charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Jury duty

Jury duty is when someone is summoned to court to be a member of a jury.

Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction is the right and power of the courts within a territory to rule on issues related to the parties.

Litigation

A litigation is the process of settling a dispute through the court system between two or more parties.

Competency to stand trial

Competency to stand trial is an evaluation of a defendant's mental condition at the time of trial.

Guilty plea

A guilty plea is when the defendant admits to having committed an offense he is charged with. A guilty plea is the opposite of a not guilty plea.

Waive

Waive means to give something up, to abandon.

Transcript

A transcript is a written record of what was said in a legal proceeding.

Restitution

Restitution is the act of making good and reimbursing someone for their losses, damage, or injury.

Mistrial

A mistrial is a trial which is terminated before a final conclusion has been reached.

Insanity plea

An insanity plea is a claim by a defendant that they lacked the mental capacity at the time of the crime and therefore are not responsible for it.

Eviction

Eviction means to remove someone from their property through legal means.

Enjoin

Enjoin is an injunction that legally forbids someone from performing a specific act, or requires them to perform a certain act.

Continuance

A continuance is a postponement of court proceedings until a later date.

Codicil

A codicil is an addition or supplement to a will.

Court and legal terms - trivia 18

1) What does swear mean?

a) to lie under oath
b) a commitment to tell the truth under oath

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Court and legal terms - trivia 17

1) What is perjury?

a) deliberately making false statements while under oath
b) deliberately making false statements

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Court and legal terms - trivia 16

1) What is an appeal?

a) to stay with the original decision
b) to take a case with an official decision to a higher court for review

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Court and legal terms - trivia 15

1) What does a grand jury do?

a) decide the final verdict of a trial
b) decides weather there is enough evidence to bring a trial forward

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Witness

A witness is a person who testifies under oath in court.

Hearing

A hearing is a proceeding before a court.

Appellee

An appellee is the respondent. They are the party against whom an appeal is taken.

Docket

A docket is a schedule of cases awaiting in court.

Probate court

A probate court has jurisdiction over the probate of wills and the administration of estates.

Trial court

A trial court is a court in which most civil or criminal cases begin.

Criminal court

A criminal court has jurisdiction over criminal cases.

Juvenile court

A juvenile court has authority over cases involving people under a certain age, usually 18 years old.

Family court

A family court has jurisdiction over family disputes, such as custody of children.

Federal court

A federal court is organized under the Constitution and laws of the federal government of the United States.

Supreme court

The supreme court is the highest federal court in the United States. It has jurisdiction over all every other court in the nation.

Appellate court

An appellate court reviews decisions of lower courts. An appellate court is the same as an appeals court.

Appeals court

An appeals court reviews decisions of lower courts. An appeals court is the same as an appellate court.

Motion

A motion means to bring a limited, contested matter before a court for decision by the judge.

Objection

An objection is taking exception to testimony or procedure. A judge has the authority to sustain or overrule a party’s objection.

Court and legal terms - trivia 14

1) What does a court reporter do?

a) makes a word-for-word record of what is said in court testimony and other oral statements
b) helps to prepare and file legal documents

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Appeal

An appeal means to take a case with an official decision to a higher court for review.

Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy is a legal proceeding which offers protection from a creditor if someone is unable to pay their debts.

Court and legal terms - trivia 13

1) What does a legal secretary do?

a) works to assist the judge
b) works to assist lawyers; helps to prepare and file legal documents

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Employment lawyers

Employment lawyers handle discrimination, harassment, etc in the workplace.

Shorthand

Shorthand is a method of quickly writing by using abbreviations or symbols.

Court reporter

A court reporter makes a word-for-word record of what is said in court testimony and other oral statements.

Joint custody

Joint custody is when both divorced parents share legal and physical custody of their children.

Probate

Probate is to establish the legal validity of a will and distribute the deceased person's property.

Fraud

Fraud is intentional deception made for personal gain or to damage another individual.

Court and legal terms - trivia 12

1) What is common law?

a) law based on current court decisions
b) law based on earlier court decisions

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Legal custody

Legal custody is custody awarded by law to care for and the responsibility of a child.

Legal separation

A legal separation is a judgment that allows a married couple to live apart from each other while still remaining married. It allows them to divide their assets and debts.

Legal secretary

A legal secretary works to assist lawyers. They help to prepare and file legal documents.

Legal aid

Legal aid is aid that may be available to people who can't afford legal representation.

Family law

Family law is law that deals with family related issues. Some examples are marriage, separation, divorce, and child support.

Bankruptcy lawyers

Bankruptcy lawyers handle all matters relating to personal or business bankruptcy.

Statute

Statutes are laws that are decided by the legislative branch of government.

Law library

A law library is a library that assist law students, judges, clerks, and others in law matters. Many books and information can be found on all law topics.

Court and legal terms - trivia 11

1) What does pro bono mean?

a) a lawyer who charges for services
b) a lawyer who provides his or her services for free

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Business law

Business law is law that governs businesses and commercial transactions.

Federal law

Federal law is law created by the federal government of a country.

Common law

Common law is law based on earlier court decisions.

Pro bono

Pro bono means a lawyer who provides his or her services for free.

Wrongful death

A wrongful death is the death of a person caused by negligence or a wrongful act.

Law firm

A law firm is a business formed by one or more lawyers who practice law.

Court and legal terms - trivia 10

1) What is a bench trial?

a) a trial with a jury
b) a trial without a jury

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Court and legal terms - trivia 9

1) What does seizure mean?

a) a decision to keep something
b) the act of taking property forcibly

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Court and legal terms - trivia 8

1) What does incarceration mean?

a) to lock up, imprison, confine
b) to be let free

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Bench trial

A bench trial is a trial without a jury.

Jury trial

A jury trial is where a jury decides the facts.

Perjury

Perjury is deliberately making false statements while under oath.

Court and legal terms - trivia 7

1) What does amend mean?

a) to change
b) to never change

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Court and legal terms - trivia 6

1) What is a judgment?

a) a possible decision
b) the final decision made by a court

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Swear

Swearing is a commitment to tell the truth under oath.

Counsel

A counsel is the same as lawyer, attorney, and counselor.

Executor

An executor is the person appointed to carry out the details of the will.

Judgment

A judgment is the final decision made by a court.

Disclaim

Disclaim means to refuse or deny.

Incarceration

Incarceration means to lock up, imprison, confine.

Amend

Amend means to change.

Nursing home lawyers

Nursing home lawyers deal with abuse and negligence in nursing homes.

Court and legal terms - trivia 5

1) Who is a juvenile?

a) someone over the age over 21
b) someone under the age of 18

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Court and legal terms - trivia 4

1) Who is a plaintiff?

a) a person who has to answer the complaint of the defendant
b) a person who brings the lawsuit to court

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Jury box

The jury box is where the jurors sit during a trial.

Courtroom

A courtroom is where a judge holds court. There is sometimes a jury.

Grand jury

A grand jury decides weather there is enough evidence to bring a trial forward.

Personal injury lawyers

A personal injury lawyer handles matters if you are injured due to the negligence of another party.

Defendant

A defendant is a person who has to answer the complaint of the plaintiff. A defendant is the opposite of a plaintiff.

Plaintiff

A plaintiff is the person who brings the lawsuit to court. A plaintiff is the opposite of a defendant.

Court and legal terms - trivia 3

1) What are damages?

a) money that is awarded by the court to someone for loss or injury
b) a measure to dismiss a case

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Will

A will is a document that shows how a person wants his property distributed at the time of his or her death.

Convict

To convicit means to be found guilty of a charge.

Medical malpractice lawyers

Medical malpractice lawyers deal with injury or death from negligence by a health care provider, if the patient feels that negligence or bad performance has caused them harm.

Court and legal terms - trivia 2

1) What is an estate?

a) property that must be forfeited
b) property owned by a person; all of their assets

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Court and legal terms - trivia 1

1) What does demurrer mean?

a) challenges whether or not a legal cause of action exists for the facts
b) giving up ones property to another person

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Asbestos lawyers

Asbestos lawyers deal with matters relating to people diagnosed with asbestos cancer or mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos. People may have suffered from health effects from exposure to asbestos on the job, in their environment, or other places.

Divorce lawyers

Divorce lawyers deal with matters relating to a divorce. They handle termination of legal marriage, helping to negotiate distribution of property and future property, matters related to raising children, child custody, child support, and spousal support.

Immigration lawyers

Immigration lawyers deal with the many types of immigration laws. They handle getting visas, green cards, naturalization for people, legal immigration, and deportation.

Seizure

A seizure is the act of taking property forcibly. Some examples are real estate, money, and automobiles.

Juvenile

A juvenile is a person who is under the age of 18.

Criminal defense lawyers

Criminal defense lawyers defend people and companies who are charged with criminal conduct. Even if the client is guilty, criminal defense lawyers must do whatever is necessary so the person will not be convicted of the crime. It is the job of criminal defense lawyers to make the prosecution prove its case against their client.