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Discovery
sharing of evidence and witnesses prior to the trial
Utilitarianism
theory decision for the greatest good
General Jurisdiction
(aka courts of record/ trial court)
Stare Decisis
following a precedent set by another
Pleadings
paperwork that is filed with the court to initiate and respond to a law suit
Adminsitrative Law
substantive and procedural law that governs the operation of administrative agencies
Depositions
oral testimony given by a party or witness prior to trial the testimony is given under oath
and is transcribed
Writ of Certiorari
lower court has to approve it before a case reaches SCOTUS for review
Complaint
a document filed with the court by a plaintiff and serves on the defendant to initiate a
lawsuit
Commerce Clause
a clause of the the us constitution that grants congress the power "to regulate
commerce with foreign nations, and among the several states and with Indian Tribes
Natural Law
Special concerns
Schools of Legal Thought:
Natural law
what's morally correct
Schools of Legal Thought:
Analytical
logical (think Spock)
Schools of Legal Thought:
Sociological
Advancement of Society
Schools of Legal Thought:
Historical
past
Schools of Legal Thought:
Command
ruling party (extremely biased)