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| to suspend, halt proceedings until a later time |
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| to say that something is true |
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| the official that keeps the order in the court |
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| facts or evidence used to support a claim; an action that requires investigation |
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| a state court that is held in different areas |
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| final arguements by both sides before judge makes final decision |
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| asking questions from the opposing side |
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| no decision can be made; tie; standstill |
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| a party against which the action is brought |
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| lawyers on the side of the person being accused |
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| to consult with one another in order to reach a decision |
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| the initial questioning of a witness by the party that called the witness |
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| a list of cases in front of the judge |
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| something (as testimony, writings, or objects) presented at a judicial or administrative proceeding for the purpose of establishing the truth or falsity of an alleged matter of fact |
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| evidence that's been formally submitted |
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| you don't have to testify against yourself |
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| the spokesperson for the jury |
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| a jury that cannot agree on a verdict |
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| punishable by severe measures |
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| reasoning from facts or evidence |
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| close examination for truth |
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| lacking in importance; not important |
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| parties involved in a lawsuit |
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| reason for doing something |
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| reason for doing something |
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| a statement to the jury by trail counsel before the presentation of evidence that usually explains the nature of the case, the factual matters to be proven, and the evidence to be presented and that summarizes the arguements to be made |
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| the party who's bringing the suit |
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| coming up with an idea before you've got the facts |
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| a judgement made before knowing the facts |
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| to assume that something is true because it's reasonable |
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| the lawyers bringing the action against |
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| within the bounds of common sense |
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| to live somewhere for a long period of time |
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| to recreate something to show it |
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| a request to appear in court |
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| what the witness says under oath |
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| examination of evidence to find the truth |
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| what the jury finds or concludes iwth |
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