Court system
what type of court is a federal district court
trial court
what is jurisdiction
the authority of a court to hear a case
who is the plaintiff
the person who brings a lawsuit
what does ADR stand for
alternative dispute resolution
what amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures
fourth amendment
what does an appellate court do
reviews decisions of lower
what type of jurisdiction involves cases between citizens of different states over $75,000
diversity jurisdiction
what is a defendant
the person being sued
what is mediation
a neutral third party helps parties reach an agreement
what is the exclusionary rule
illegally obtained evidence Cannot be used in court
what is the highest court in the united states
U.S. supreme court
what is original jurisdiction
only one court has the authority to hear the case
what is discovery
the process of gathering evidence before trail
what is arbitration
a neutral third party makes a decision
what does the right to privacy protect
personal freedoms from government intrusion
what is a reversible error
a mistake that can change the outcome of a case
what is exclusive jurisdiction
only one court has the authority to hear the case
what are interrogatories
written questions answered under oath
what is a minitrial
a mock trail used to help parties settle
what document created the U.S. supreme court
the U.S. constitution
what does en banc mean
all judges hear the case
what type of jurisdiction allows a case to be heard in either state or federal court
concurrent jurisdiction
what is voir dire
the process of selecting a jury
what is an informal settlement
a negotiated agreement before formal decision
what laws requires police to get a warrant o search a home
fourth amendment