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Affidavit: A written statement of facts sworn under oath

Brief: A written document submitted by a lawyer arguing why their client should prevail.

Decree: A formal order from a court that settles a case and determines right

Defendant: The party against whom a lawsuit is filed in civil cases

Deposition: testify under oath, usually takes place in a conference room and recorded in written form

Hearing: A hearing is typically used to gather information, only judge is present. If there's enough evidence presented in hearing, case will be taken to trial.

Injunction: court order that requires someone to do or stop doing something.

Motion: formal request made to the court for a specific ruling or action.

Perjury: lying or misrepresenting under oath

Petitioner: The person who initiates a legal action, especially in family or probate cases (similar to a plaintiff in civil matters)

Plaintiff: person who initiated lawsuit

Pro bono: legal work, provided voluntarily and without payment, typically to those who cannot afford it

Respondant: The party who answers or responds to a petition filed against them (similar to a defendant)

Settlement: agreement between parties to resolve a case without going to trial

Subpoena: a writ ordering a person to attend court or submit a document (it's a legal order so they HAVE to testify/submit the document, it can't be avoided)

Trial: a trial is used to determine guilt or liability, has both judge and jury. More formal than hearing.

Under oath: you have sworn to say the truth and will face legal consequences for lies

Verdict: The final decision made by a jury (or judge) at the end of a trial

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