Legal Terms

3. A written legal document explaining arguments and important facts in a case.
4. A person who sees an event or gives testimony in court.
7. A written statement confirmed by oath and used as evidence in court.
8. Related to courts, judges, or the justice system.
10. A person who brings a lawsuit against another person or organization.
11. A public official who presides over court proceedings and makes legal decisions.
12. An earlier court decision used as a guide for deciding later cases.
13. The side in a criminal case that tries to prove the defendant committed a crime.

1. A wrongful act that causes harm to someone and may lead to a lawsuit.
2. The questioning of a witness by the opposing side in a court case.
5. To formally bring someone before a court to hear the charges against them.
6. A legal judgment that a person accused of a crime is not guilty.
9. A person accused of a crime or being sued in court.
10. Carried out or committed, usually referring to a harmful or criminal act.
14. A legal order requiring someone to appear in court or provide documents.