Basic Terms 8

Question 1

Dismissal

Answer 1

Termination of case without trial

Question 2

Mediation

Answer 2

Neutral 3rd party tries to persuade parties to compromise

Question 3

Arbitration

Answer 3

Neutral 3rd party listens to both sides and decides in the most fair and productive way to settle a dispute

Question 4

Minitrials

Answer 4

organized and directed by private organizations; Retired judges and lawyers usually are used to hear the arguments

Question 5

Summary jury trial

Answer 5

an abbreviated presentation before a jury of only a few people

Question 6

out of court settlement

Answer 6

both parties have a formal agreement before the case reaches trial

Question 7

confession of judgement

Answer 7

lawsuits involving debt may be settled without trial if debtor enters a formal admission of debt

Question 8

stipulations

Answer 8

formal agreements

Question 9

demand for a bill of particulars

Answer 9

document requesting details concerning the amount owed

Question 10

oral deposition

Answer 10

attorneys for both sides ask the witness questions