Legal Support Legal Terminology 2

Question 1

What does 'statute of limitations' mean?

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The time limit for filing a legal claim

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A law passed by the legislature

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A court's jurisdictional boundary

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A mandatory sentencing guideline

Question 2

What is 'hearsay' in legal terms?

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An out-of-court statement offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted

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A witness's direct testimony

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Expert witness opinion

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A written court order

Question 3

What does 'affidavit' mean?

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A written sworn statement of fact

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A court's written decision

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A legal contract

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A jury's verdict

Question 4

What is 'discovery' in civil litigation?

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The pre-trial process of exchanging information between parties

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The jury's finding of fact

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The judge's sentencing decision

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The filing of a complaint

Question 5

What does 'motion in limine' mean?

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A pre-trial motion to exclude certain evidence

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A motion for summary judgment

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A motion to dismiss the case

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A post-trial motion for new trial

Question 6

What is 'estoppel' in legal terms?

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A principle preventing a party from asserting something contrary to prior conduct

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A court order to stop an action

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A method of document authentication

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A type of contractual clause