Legal Support Legal Terminology 3

Question 1

What does 'deposition' mean in legal proceedings?

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Sworn out-of-court testimony recorded for later use

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A court's written ruling

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The filing of a complaint

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A mediation session

Question 2

What is 'venue' in a legal context?

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The geographic location where a case is tried

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The courtroom number

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The judge assigned to a case

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The filing deadline

Question 3

What does 'contempt of court' mean?

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Behavior that disrespects or disobeys court authority

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Losing a lawsuit

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Filing a frivolous claim

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Refusing to pay court fees

Question 4

What is a 'lien' in property law?

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A legal claim against property as security for a debt

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A title to real estate

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A boundary survey document

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A deed transfer

Question 5

What does 'indemnification' mean in contracts?

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An obligation to compensate another party for losses

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A penalty clause

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A non-compete agreement

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A payment schedule

Question 6

What is 'res judicata'?

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A doctrine barring re-litigation of a matter already decided

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A type of property right

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An emergency court order

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A contract enforcement remedy