Civil Law & Litigation for Paralegals 1st Edition by Neal Bevans

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ACROSS
3 A verdict only available in criminal cases where the jury determines that the defendant is responsible for committing a crime.
4 The power of a court to make rulings.
7 The power of an appellate court to decide which cases it will hear.
8 Also known as caption; the heading or title used in all legal pleadings.
9 A law passed by a local government, such as a town council or city government.
10 Also know as style; the heading or title used in all legal pleadings.
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1 The location of the court; a court that possesses both personal and subject matter jurisdiction over the case.
2 A law that is voted on by the legislature branch of and enacted by the executive branch.
5 Monetary payments assessed against a party who has been deemed liable to another party in a civil case.
6 A jury's determination that one party is responsible for injuries to another party; the basis for an award of damages.
7 Also known as a petition, it is the pleading filed by the plaintiff and served on the defendant that sets out the plaintiff's factual allegations that show the defendant is responsible for the plaintiff's injuries.