#1
What is the definition of 'plaintiff' in civil litigation?
The party filing a lawsuit
ExplanationParty initiating legal action
#2
What does 'discovery' refer to in civil litigation?
The phase where parties exchange relevant information and evidence
ExplanationInformation exchange phase
#3
What is 'jurisdiction' in civil litigation?
The authority of a court to hear a case
ExplanationCourt's authority to hear a case
#4
What is the legal term for a document that initiates a lawsuit?
Complaint
ExplanationLawsuit initiation document
#5
In civil litigation, what does 'burden of proof' refer to?
The duty of the plaintiff to prove their case
ExplanationPlaintiff's responsibility to prove
#6
What does the legal term 'res judicata' mean in civil litigation?
A principle that prevents the same case from being re-litigated
ExplanationPrevents case re-litigation
#7
What is 'summary judgment' in civil litigation?
A judgment made without a full trial
ExplanationJudgment without full trial
#8
What is 'voir dire' in the context of civil litigation?
The process of selecting a jury
ExplanationJury selection process
#9
In civil litigation, what does 'injunction' refer to?
A court order to stop certain actions or behaviors
ExplanationCourt order to cease actions
#10
What does 'amicus curiae' mean in the context of civil litigation?
A written argument submitted by a non-party to the case
ExplanationNon-party argument submission
#11
What does 'forum non conveniens' mean in civil litigation?
A legal doctrine allowing a court to dismiss a case
ExplanationDismissal doctrine