General Legal Terminology Flashcards

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Litigation

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The process of taking legal action

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Plaintiff

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A person who brings a case against another in a court of law

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Defendant

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An individual or company that is accused in a court of low

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Joinder of action

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The acceptance by multiple parties that a particular issue is in dispute

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