Criminal Law and Justice Crossword

What paper starts a case?
It is often used as a defense to a divorce.
Failure to follow a court order.
A testimony from someone that backs up your story.
Claim against plaintiff.
This is the person that the case is against.
A way for getting information.
Another word for Divorce.
A calendar or schedule.
What is the item that is being held until the fulfillment of some condition?
What is it called when you are giving the Clerk of Court your legal papers?
What is a lawsuit in a court of law?
What is a written statement that is made under oath and notarized?
When a higher court review is requested by the losing action.
Sometimes called the "clerk".
A written argument presented to a court to persuade the judge.
Contains the name of the court, names of the parties, case number, and the name of the document.
A lawsuit.
A trial judge who has the same responsibilities as a Circuit Judge.
Failure to obey this, constitutes contempt of court.
The authority of the court to hear a case.
What we study in this class.
A charge or claim that is place on property that belongs to another.
The one who hears the cases like a judge.
The judge's decision.
Also called a petitioner.
The formal written statements by the parties to a lawsuit that states their claims and defenses.
When you represent yourself in court without an attorney.
Also called a defendant.
Married people getting back together.
When a married couple begins to live apart.
When someone receives a Summons to appear in court and a copy of the plaintiff's Complaint.
When you resolve the dispute without a judge's ruling.
Another name for a husband or wife.
A notice that requires a defendant to appear in court.
Cannot be classified as a breach of contract.
The county where the case should be heard.
Someone who is called to court to testify in order to tell what they know about the case.