Basic Terms 4

Question 1

Gamesmanship

Answer 1

occurs when lawyers zealously representing their clients, step across the line of truth

Question 2

Acquittal

Answer 2

Formal legal release from charges and from any legal or financial consequences arising from the charges

Question 3

injury

Answer 3

invasion of legal rights

Question 4

Damage

Answer 4

Loss, harm, or hurt that results from an injury

Question 5

Wrongful act

Answer 5

an act of failure to act that infringes on the rights of another person and causes damage to that person

Question 6

Relief

Answer 6

Financial comp. for loss (alimony, child support)

Question 7

Equitable relief

Answer 7

Relief in the form of compulsory or prohibited conduct

Question 8

Remedy

Answer 8

legal means by which a person’s right is enforced and relief is gained

Question 9

actual damages

Answer 9

represent a sum awarded to the injured party as financial comp. for loss or damage

Question 10

Punitive damages

Answer 10

damages awarded above and beyond compensatory damages