Paralegal Terms Flashcards
What is a criminal action?
Criminal action means the proceedings by which a person is charged accused, and brought to trial for a public offense. 
What is a declaratory judgment action?
A declaratory judgment is a court issued judgment that defines an outlines the rights and obligations of each party in a contract. They are final judgments and legally binding.
For example, in the case of insurance contracts, a declaratory judgment, help you determine a policy coverage. If a policyholder believes that their denied claim is unjust, they then informed the insurer that they are considering a lawsuit to recover losses. The insurer seeks a declaratory judgment, to clarify its rights, and obligations with hopes of preventing a lawsuit , if a judgment indicates the insurer is not obligated to cover the loss, the insurer will likely avoid litigation. If the judgment shows the insurer is responsible, then the policyholder is likely to sue the insurer to recover losses.
What is an action for money damages?
It is a request for a type of relief that awards money as compensation for some injury. It is assessed by the trier of fact.
What is tort law?
A tort is an act or omission that causes legally cognizable harm to a person or property tort law is the body of rules concerned with remedying harms caused by a persons wrongful or injurious actions.
What is alternative dispute resolution or ADR?
What is Amicus CURIAE and what are they for?
Amicus curiae means friend of the court. (FOC) They are briefs written by an individual or group not directly involved in the case. The purpose is to help the court determine custody parenting time, and child support issues. In addition, FOCs
1.helps parents settle disputes during and after their case.
2. Makes sure parents obey court orders
3. Provides court forms for some family law issues. A lawyer is not required to use these forms.
What is the difference between a circle with an R in the middle and TM?
Who may become a FOC?
What is civil litigation?
