Key Legal Terms Flashcards

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Subpoena

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Court order to produce a thing or appear at a specific time and place.

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Subpoena Duces Tecum

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Means to appear with records

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3
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Arraignment

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is going before a judge to enter a plea.

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An affidavit

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a sworn statement under oath.

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5
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U.S Constitution

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is the law of the land.

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6
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Tort

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A civil wrong against an individual that results in injury to person or property and where there was a duty to prevent such injury

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Mediation

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Where a third party attempts to facilitate a mutually agreeable resolution between 2 parties.

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Arbitration

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A legal process where a third party hears a dispute between 2 parties and renders a final decision. (. Most arbitration Is binding arbitration and the parties cannot appeal the arbitrator’s decision)

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9
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Contract

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An agreement between 2 or more persons with legally enforceable rights and remedies is called a contract

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10
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Intestate

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Where an individual dies without a will.

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Testate

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Where a person dies with a will.

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Negligence

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Misconduct, improper care of treatment or failure to meet standards that harm a patient is called negligence.

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13
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Malpractice

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Failure to provide care in accordance with professional standards is called malpractice

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14
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CONFLICT IN LAWS

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In the event of a conflict between federal and state laws, the more stringent standard should be followed

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