Legal Terminology Flashcards
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What does 'statute of limitations' mean?
Answer: The time limit for filing a legal claim
The statute of limitations is the maximum period of time after an event within which legal proceedings may be initiated.
What is 'hearsay' in legal terms?
Answer: An out-of-court statement offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted
Hearsay is an out-of-court statement offered in evidence to prove the truth of the matter asserted, generally inadmissible under the Federal Rules of Evidence.
What does 'affidavit' mean?
Answer: A written sworn statement of fact
An affidavit is a written statement of facts voluntarily made by an affiant under oath or affirmation before a notary or other authorized officer.
What is 'discovery' in civil litigation?
Answer: The pre-trial process of exchanging information between parties
Discovery is the pre-trial phase in which each party can obtain evidence from the opposing party through depositions, interrogatories, and requests for production.
What does 'motion in limine' mean?
Answer: A pre-trial motion to exclude certain evidence
A motion in limine is a pre-trial motion requesting that the court exclude certain evidence from being presented at trial.
What is 'estoppel' in legal terms?
Answer: A principle preventing a party from asserting something contrary to prior conduct
Estoppel is a legal principle that prevents a person from asserting a claim or fact that is inconsistent with a position they previously took.