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.