Across
- 3. When a judge decides that a case will not proceed or has no merit.
- 5. The person who brings a case against another in a court of law.
- 8. The person being sued or accused in a court of law.
- 10. The short note section on a check (crucial evidence in this case).
- 11. An agreement between two or more parties as to what each party will do for the other.
- 13. Capable of being cancelled or taken back (Judge Lake mentions gifts are often not this).
Down
- 1. A person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves (how the son describes the father).
- 2. The final decision made by the judge or jury.
- 3. An initial payment made when something is bought on credit (e.g., a house).
- 4. Relatives by marriage (the relationship between the plaintiffs and the daughter-in-law).
- 6. A small corner or recessed area in a room (mentioned regarding the apartment).
- 7. A formal written or spoken statement, especially one given in a court of law.
- 9. Extremely upsetting or shocking (used to describe the miscarriage).
- 12. The act of being in charge of a court session (used for the judge).
