CTC Legal Terminology & Court Procedures 3

Question 1

What does 'in limine' mean when an attorney files a motion in limine?

Accepted Answer

A pretrial motion to exclude certain evidence or arguments from trial

Answer

A motion in limine is a pretrial request to prohibit the opposing party from presenting specific evidence or making certain arguments before the jury.

Question 2

What is 'subrogation' in legal terminology?

Accepted Answer

The substitution of one party for another in a legal claim or right

Answer

Subrogation is the legal right of one party (often an insurer) to step into the shoes of another to pursue claims against a third party.

Question 3

In court, 'leading the witness' means an attorney:

Accepted Answer

Asks questions that suggest the desired answer

Answer

A leading question suggests the answer within the question itself and is generally prohibited during direct examination but allowed on cross-examination.

Question 4

What is 'promissory estoppel' in contract law?

Accepted Answer

A doctrine preventing denial of a promise when another party relied on it to their detriment

Answer

Promissory estoppel prevents a promisor from denying the enforceability of a promise when the promisee reasonably relied on it and suffered detriment.

Question 5

What does 'nolo contendere' mean as a criminal plea?

Accepted Answer

I do not contest the charges, without admitting guilt

Answer

Nolo contendere (no contest) accepts the penalty without admitting guilt and cannot be used as an admission in a subsequent civil case.

(CTC) Court Translator Certification Practice Test

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CTC Legal Terminology & Court Procedures 3