Buisness

Home > Preview

The flashcards below were created by user Anonymous on FreezingBlue Flashcards.


  1. an independent third party called an _______ may be able to help two disputing parties reach a solution
    Mediator
  2. _______ are officers who carry out judgments in state court systems
    Lawyer
  3. _______ carry out judgments in federal court systems
    bailiffs
  4. A(n) _______ decision is binding on both parties
    arbitrators
  5. A decision to _______ or take a dispute to court oculd be avioded through negotiation
    Litigate
  6. Attorneyhs may submit _______ that contain written arguments on issues of law
    Appellate Briefs
  7. A verbatim record written during atrial is called a(n)
    Transcript
  8. Type of jurisdiction that permits a court to hear any kind of case
    General
  9. a type of court that does not accept new evidence or call witnesses
    appellate
  10. the number of federal courts of appeal
    thirteen
  11. a court that has both appellate and orginal jurisdiction
    u.s. supreme court
  12. the lowest federal court with general jurisdiction
    federal distict court
  13. The number of circuit courts in the federal system
    twelve
  14. the legislation that established the circuit courts of appeal
    federal judiciary act
  15. a type of jurisdiction that permits a court to hear one specific type of case
    special
  16. the number of courts of appeal for the "federal circuit"
    one
  17. an order that compels a state court to turn over case records to the supreme court
    writ of certiorari
  18. _______ courts are lower courts that hear minor criminal cases and lawsuits that involve less then $25,000.
    associate, circuit or county
  19. Juvenile courts emphasize _______ rather than punishment
    rehabilitation
  20. Associate circuit courts are also called _______ courts
    circuit
  21. _______ courts handle cases involving $2,500 or less
    small claims
  22. A(n) _______ is a judge who sits on a state supreme court
    justice
  23. _______ courts administer wills and estates
    probate
  24. Cities have _______ courts that administer their ordinances
    municipal

Card Set Information

Author:
 Anonymous
ID:
 109460
Filename:
 Buisness
Updated:
2011-10-17 00:50:38
Tags:
Buisness
Folders:

Description:
Buisness
Show Answers:

What would you like to do?

Home > Flashcards > Print Preview