Methods of Discovery
Information obtained from the other party and from witnesses about the case before trial
Discovery
The large group of people from which juries are selected
Venire
Questions that suggest to the witness the desired answer
Leading questions
An order compelling a person to appear
Subpoena
enrolled
Impaneled
The decision of a court of law, also called an adjudication
Judgment
An agreement between the parties to an action regulating any matter relative to the proceedings
Stipulation
A challenge to the entire jury
Challenge to the Array
A judgment rendered without hearing evidence if the court determines that it is clear from the pleadings that one party is entitled to win the case as a matter of law
Judgment on the Pleadings
Written questions
Interrogatories
A challenge for which no reason need be given
Peremptory Challenge
To introduce evidence that will destroy the effect of the evidence introduced by the other side
Rebuttal
An order commanding a person to appear and bring certain papers or other materials that are pertinent to the legal action
Subpoena Duces Tecum
A challenge to an individual juror when it is believed that a juror does not stand indifferent
Challenge for cause
To ask the court to find in favor of the defendant without giving the case to the jury
Motion for a Directed Verdict