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5. a lower court that handles a range of criminal and civil matters:
8. Any action, suit or proceeding between or among the Parties arising in connection with any disagreement.
10. a serious crime that is tried in a higher court by a judge and jury.
12. when someone fails to exercise the standard of care that a reasonable person would in the same circumstances.
13. statements made during a court hearing are protected by absolute privilege

1. are generally considered to be less serious.
2. a legal proceeding where the government prosecutes an individual or organization for a crime.
3. A civil case is a legal dispute between two or more people, businesses, or agencies over rights and liabilities.
4. a person or group of people who are charged with or on trial for a crime.
6. a legally recognised wrong is subsequently addressed in the pursuit of justice.
7. a monetary award given by a court to compensate a plaintiff for loss or injury caused by the defendant.
9. a person who brings a case against another in a court of law.
11. person or group against whom a criminal or civil action is brought