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Section 1

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circumstantial evidence

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(indirect evidence) evidence used to imply a fact but not prove it directly

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deponent

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The person being questioned in a deposition

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charge to the jury

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The judge's instructions to the jury concerning the law that applies to the facts of the case on trial.

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Equity Power

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The power of a court NOT to apply an established rule of law to a particular situation in order to avoid an unjust result

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closing argument

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An argument made after the plaintiff and defendant have rested their cases. Closing arguments are made prior to the jury charges.

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crime

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the violation of a society's formally enacted criminal law

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Affadavit

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Sworn statement of facts in an incident

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compensate

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to make up for; to repay for services

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attorney

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a person appointed to act for another in business or legal matters.

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Felony

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a crime, typically one involving violence, regarded as more serious than a misdemeanor, and usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death.

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Deposition

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sworn testimony by a party to the lawsuit or by any witness, recorded by an authorized court official

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complaint

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a formal notice that a lawsuit is being brought

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defense attorney

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the lawyer representing the defendant

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bench trial

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A trial in which the judge alone hears the case

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direct examination

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The examination of a witness by the attorney who calls the witness to the stand to testify on behalf of the attorney's client.

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Criminal Law

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A law that defines crimes against the public order.

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hearsay evidence

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testimony that is not firsthand but, rather, relates information told by a second party

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court

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place where civil and criminal trials take place

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examination

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a detailed inspection or investigation

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Hearsay

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information received from other people that one cannot adequately substantiate; rumor.

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deny

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for the judge to refuse to agree to an attorney's statement, objection, desire to enter in evidence

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civil judgement

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A court decision in a civil suit which requires one party to pay money or to take certain actions, as a result of the breach of some legal duty

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court reporter

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court officer who records, word for word, everything that is said as part of the trial

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irrelevant

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Having nothing to do with the subject

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beyond a reasonable doubt

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The level of proof required to convict a person of a crime

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fact

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A statement that can be proved.

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deliberation

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long and careful consideration or discussion

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injunction

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an authoritative command or order

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Damages

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A sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury in a civil case

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cross-examination

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The questioning of an opposing witness during a trial.

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expert witness

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a person who is permitted to testify at a trial because of special knowledge or proficiency in a particular field that is relevant to the case.

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Civil Law

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A law that governs relationships between individuals and defines their legal rights.

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impartial

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unbiased; neutral

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civil matter

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a legal dispute between two or more parties

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evidence

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the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.

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foreperson

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the presiding member of a jury who speaks for the group

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interpret

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Explain the meaning of

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Bailiff

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An officer of court having custody of prisoners under arraignment.

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criminal case

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a case in which a defendant is tried for committing a crime as defined by the law

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answer

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Procedurally, a defendant's response to the plaintiff's complaint.

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