Definitions
Things to Remember
100

True or False: 

An injunction is when P asks the court to tell D to stop doing something. 

True!

100

What type of cases are most common in bench trials?

Contract cases or debt collection actions. 

200

What is specific performance?

When P asks the court to tell D to do something. 

200

What are most civil jury trials for?

A. Criminal cases

B. Tort cases

C. Immigration Cases

D. Contract Cases

B. Tort cases

300

What is the difference between a jury trial and a bench trial?

Legal proceeding in which the jurors make a finding of fact and render a verdict. 

Bench trial is when the judge make a decision on the outcome of the case without the help of the jury. 

300

What percentage of judgments are greater than $1 million?

A. 2%

B. 5% 

C. Almost None

D. It depends 

C. Almost none are for more than $1M 

400

What is:

1. A flat fee?

2. Contingent fee?

3. Hourly fee?

1. Lawyer charges one total fee for services. 

2. Lawyer charges a percent of the judgement awarded to their client. 

3. Hourly rate in which lawyers charge for working on their case. 

400

When does someone become a client?

When they sign a retainer agreement. 

500

The cases Evans v. Jeff D. and Buckhannon Bd & Care Home pertained to what issue?

Remedy issue.