CLPS Legal Terminology & Court Procedures

Question 1

What is the purpose of a subpoena?

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To request the submission of documents or personal appearance in court

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To demand payment for a court ruling.

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To settle a dispute between two parties.

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To file a lawsuit against a party.

Question 2

What is the role of a process server?

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To deliver legal documents to the right parties

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To serve as the judge in a court case.

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To execute judgments and make arrests.

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To represent a client in court.

Question 3

What is an affidavit?

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A sworn statement used as evidence

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A contract between two parties.

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A document that sets a court date.

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A letter of complaint to the court.

Question 4

What is a summons in legal proceedings?

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A notification requiring an individual to appear in court or respond to a legal action

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A warning of a lawsuit.

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A letter requesting payment from a defendant.

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A statement of judgment.

Question 5

What is the primary difference between civil and criminal cases?

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Civil cases resolve private disputes, criminal cases address offenses against the state

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Civil cases deal with crime, while criminal cases deal with disputes.

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Civil cases involve only money, criminal cases involve only jail time.

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Civil cases are resolved without a judge.

Question 6

What does 'service of process' mean?

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The formal delivery of legal documents

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The process of filing a lawsuit in court.

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The procedure for taking someone to jail.

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The process of making a final decision in court.

Question 7

What is the meaning of 'due process' in legal terms?

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The legal procedure that protects a person's rights against government actions

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The process of filing lawsuits in civil court.

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A process for determining guilt in a criminal case.

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The process of prosecuting a crime in court.

Question 8

What is a 'default judgment'?

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A judgment entered when a defendant fails to respond to the lawsuit

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A judgment that occurs when both parties agree on the outcome.

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A judgment that is given by a jury.

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A judgment that is made in favor of the defendant.

Question 9

What does 'contempt of court' refer to?

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Actions that challenge or disrupt the authority of the court

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A formal apology to the court.

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The process of submitting evidence in court.

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The process of serving legal documents to the defendant.