Questions and Answers
What is the term used for filing a case when a certain attorney is in court?
Which legal term signifies proof that a person has been affected and has the right to bring a claim?
In which process does only a judge make the decision without a jury?
What type of questions involve close-ended questions from the first attorney to a witness?
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Which term refers to relying on a conversation that the individual was not part of?
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Study Notes
Claims and Trials
- A Valid Claim can be resolved through legal action, implying that it has legal merit.
- Standing is essential in a case, as it refers to proof that the person has been affected by the issue in question.
Time and Location
- The Statute of Limitations sets a limit on the time allowed to initiate legal action.
- Venue refers to the location where a case is heard and tried.
Judge and Jury
- Judge Shopping is a tactic where a case is filed when a particular judge is scheduled to preside.
- A Bench Trial is a trial where only a judge makes the decision, without a jury.
Jury Selection
- Voir Dire refers to the questioning of potential jurors to assess their suitability for the case.
- An Excuse for Cause is a reason to dismiss a potential juror due to prejudice or bias.
- A Peremptory Challenge is a limited number of objections allowed to dismiss a potential juror without giving a reason.
Trial Phases
- Direct Examination involves the first attorney asking close-ended questions to their witness.
- Cross Examination involves the second attorney asking yes or no questions to the witness.
- Redirect Examination is an opportunity for the first attorney to clarify or expand on points raised during cross-examination.
- Recross Examination involves the second attorney asking further yes or no questions.
Final Arguments
- Closing Argument is the final pleading of a case, where no new information is presented, but rather a summary of the evidence.
Evidence
- Hearsay refers to relying on a conversation that the witness did not personally participate in, which can be deemed inadmissible as evidence.
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Test your knowledge of legal terms and procedures with this quiz. From standing to pre-emptory challenges, explore various concepts related to the legal system.
