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Reverse
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When an appellate court sets aside the decision of a lower court because of an error. A reversal is often followed by a remand.
Uphold
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The decision of an appellate court not to reverse a lower court decision.
Petit jury
Legal services; Courts
A group of citizens who hear the evidence presented by both sides at trial and determine the facts in dispute. Federal criminal juries consist of 12 persons. Federal civil juries consist of six ...
Pro se
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A Latin term meaning "on one's own behalf"; in courts, it refers to persons who present their own cases without lawyers.
Discovery
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Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
Complaint
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A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
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