several non-litigation options are available to disputing parties to resolve their differences under
ADR clauses are commonly contained in contracts
... [Show More] related to which of the following? (Check all that apply)
the party who is sued in a civil lawsuit is the
During _____ ______, attorneys present their theories of the case to the jury
Which of the following are benefits of ADR compared to litigation
The judge will meet with the parties to encourage settlement, limit obstacles to negotiation, and address outstanding motions is a ______ conference
the jury's decision is the:
a trial begins when the is selected.
a trial without a jury, in which the judge is both finder of fact and finder of law, is called a(n) trial.
Failure to comply with the statute of limitations means:
The judge gives the jury instructions on how to come to a factual decision in the case when he or she
If the losing party's assets are not liquid, or if the losing party is bankrupt, the prevailing party may have difficulty
When a defendant believes the plaintiff has caused the defendant damages arising from the same set of events in the complaint, the defendant may file a(n) ______ against the plaintiff
In complex disputes, or those based on issues specific to a particular industry, an appropriate settlement can often be recommended after review by a(n)
Written questions submitted to the opposing party to gather evidence during discovery are
A(n) trial is an abbreviated proceeding in front of a jury that results in a non-binding opinion that can assist in limiting issues or settling disputes
To succeed in an appeal the losing party must show that the error committed was
With a motion for a(n) ______ verdict, the moving party asks the judge to stop the trial and dismiss the case because of the opposing party (usually the plaintiff) has not met the required burden of proof
To determine what facts can be agreed on and which are in dispute, one party may send the other
Statutes of limitations may differ
If the parties agree that the arbitrator's decision is , it is final unless the parties agree to reopen the case.
A trial begins when the is selected.
Which of these events is included in the term “litigation”?
A standard of proof used in civil trials which finds the evidence of one party more convincing and more likely than not to be correct is the _______ of the _______ standard
The Federal is a statute in which Congress endorses the use of arbitration as the preferred dispute resolution method in matters governed by federal law.
Courts give great deference to an arbitrator’s decision in employment and labor disputes.
The losing party may try to convince the original judge that the verdict was flawed by filing a _____ motion
potential jurors are questioned during
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After the trial, the loosing party may try to convince the original judge that the verdict was flawed by filing a(n).......
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Attorneys for each party try to convince the jury that their version of the case is the most compelling during.......
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Attorney's present their theories of the case and what they hope to prove to the jury in their .......... [Show Less]
