CLT Legal Terminology — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does the legal term 'plaintiff' refer to?
- The accused in a criminal trial
- The party who files the lawsuit (Correct answer)
- The judge overseeing the case
- The court stenographer
Correct answer: The party who files the lawsuit
The plaintiff is the party who initiates a lawsuit by filing a complaint against another party in a civil case.
Question 2: What is the meaning of 'subpoena' in legal terms?
- A plea agreement
- A written verdict
- A court order to appear or provide evidence (Correct answer)
- A transcript of the trial
Correct answer: A court order to appear or provide evidence
A subpoena is a legal document ordering a person to attend court or produce documents for a legal proceeding.
Question 3: What does 'perjury' refer to in court?
- Filing a late response
- Refusing to testify
- Lying under oath (Correct answer)
- Using inappropriate language
Correct answer: Lying under oath
Perjury is the criminal act of lying under oath during a legal proceeding.
Question 4: What is a 'deposition' in legal proceedings?
- A type of punishment
- A pre-trial sworn testimony (Correct answer)
- A closing argument
- A settlement offer
Correct answer: A pre-trial sworn testimony
A deposition is a sworn out-of-court testimony used to gather information during the discovery phase of litigation.
Question 5: In legal context, what is a 'tort'?
- A criminal offense
- A contract agreement
- A civil wrong or injury (Correct answer)
- A court ruling
Correct answer: A civil wrong or injury
A tort is a civil wrong that causes harm or loss, resulting in legal liability for the person who commits it.
Question 6: What does 'voir dire' refer to in court proceedings?
- Issuing a verdict
- Selecting jurors through questioning (Correct answer)
- Filing a motion to dismiss
- Reviewing appeal documentation
Correct answer: Selecting jurors through questioning
'Voir dire' is the process of questioning potential jurors to determine their suitability for jury service.
CLT Legal Terminology
What does the legal term 'plaintiff' refer to?