vocab 1

Question 1

Appellant

Answer 1

party who appeals a district court’s decision, usually seeking reversal of that decision

Question 2

Amicus curiae

Answer 2

Latin- “friend of the court”. It’s advice formally offered to the court

Question 3

Arraignment

Answer 3

A proceeding in which a criminal defendant is brought to court- asked to plead guilty or not guilty

Question 4

Apelle

Answer 4

party who opposes an appellants appeal

Question 5

Acquittal

Answer 5

jury verdict that a criminal defendant that is not guilty, or the finding of a judge that the evidence insufficient to support a conviction

Question 6

Admissible

Answer 6

evidence that may be considered by jury or judge in civil and criminal cases

Question 7

Active judge

Answer 7

judge in full time service of court. Compare to senior judge

Question 8

Affidavit

Answer 8

written or printed statement made under oath

Question 9

Alternate juror

Answer 9

juror selected in same manner as regular juror who hears all evidence but does not help decide the case

Question 10

Appeal

Answer 10

request made after trial by party that lost on one or more issues

Question 11

Appellate

Answer 11

about appeals: appellate court has the power to review judgement of a lower court

Question 12

Assets

Answer 12

property of all kinds, including real and personal, tangible and intangible