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| All the property left by someone who has died. |
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| a violation of civil law does not directly harm the community, the person harmed sues the violator. |
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| the tribunal or forum where the trial occurs, as well as the judge himself. The judge is the trier of law at the trial. |
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| an amount of money paid to atone for injury or economic loss. |
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| a legal concept generally accepted by most courts which, although often not law, offers guidance to the court. |
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| multiple defendants may be found liable as a group |
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| multiple defendants found liable separately |
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| money paid to an attorney to secure her services. Also referes to contract between attorney and client. |
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| when an attorney acts on behalf of a client in court. This action may be in personal appearance in front of the judge or filing of a document (such as complaint or motion) with the court on behalf of the client. |
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| once has entered an appearance, becomes attorney of record in the case. |
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| place of trial, physical location |
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| federal court hears case based upon the fact the parties are from different states & the amoumnt of money claimed as damages exceeds a minimum set by federal statute, $75,000 |
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| party who initiates the action by filing a complaint, claiming injury or harm. |
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| time limit for filing suit. Filed after time ran out, will be dismissed. starts at the time damages occurred |
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| document that informs the defendant that they are being sued and has a specific amount of time to respond |
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