Basic Terms 14 Flashcards
1
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Mistrial
A
invalid trial without legal consequences
2
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preponderance of evidence
A
civil jury decides a cased based on the overall credibility of the evidence presented
3
Q
judgement/adjudication
A
court issues its formal decision
4
Q
judgement on the merits
A
based on evidence and facts
5
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judgement on the pleadings
A
issued without hearing evidence
6
Q
judgement notwithstanding the verdict
A
issued in favor of 1 party when the judge believes the jury’s verdict in favor of the opposing party is incorrect
7
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award
A
financial penalty
8
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garnishing
A
turn money or property owned/owed to the defendant
9
Q
appeal
A
petition for another court to review the decision
10
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appellant
A
person requesting the appeal
