Unit 1 and 2

If a resident in one state sues a resident in another state for more than $75,000 what case is it?

Whats the first pleading filed in a civil case?

If a defendant doesnt appar in court whats forfeited?

Which court handles claims on minor debts?

An adult goes to court for an arrangement in what type of trial will this procedure occur?

While on trial a persons lawyer presents their trial pleas. In what step during a jury trial does this occur?

Which phrase describes the constitutional right of an accused?

what are the elements of most crimes?

WHich term is considered to be an attemt to commit a bateery?

Which term means unlawful taking away and carrying away personal property of another accompanied violence?

Which term means the victim may use force that appears to be neccessary to prevent bodily harm, kidnapping, or death?

A person accused of a crime is known as what?

What are the three elements of a crime?

Which term means an accused person claim doesn't know?

Which penalty is provided by law and imposed by a court?

Which term identifies the crime of date or acquaintance rape called?

A person having a loud party is committing which tort?

John falsely told Margret that Bill cheated on the test. What tort was committed in this situation?

Sandy sues after being hit by a hockey puck at a professional hockey game. What defense will the hockey team owner use?

A store security guard hloding a customer without just cause is committing which tort?

Which branch is responsible for making laws?

Where did the common law originate and develope?

How many judicial circuts is the US divided into?