Chapter 13 - Civil Procedures Flashcards
1
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Litigants
A
The parties involved in a civil action.
Plaintiff and defendant.
2
Q
Remedies for Civil Case
A
-Settlement outside of Court
-Default Judgement
-Case is thrown out
3
Q
Settle out of Court
A
A party makes an offer and the other is encouraged to accept.
4
Q
Who is envolved in appeal?
A
The appealing party is called the appellant and the other is the respondent.
5
Q
Class Action Suit
A
Filled by and one or more individuals on behalf of a group.
6
Q
Who represents Minors In court?
A
They are represented by the people responsible for them.
Guardian ad litem
7
Q
Who represents Parties with Disabilities?
A
Next Friend acts of behalf of someone with disabilities.
8
Q
Injunction
A
Requires someone to do or not do something.
