Legal Terminology

2. An individual included in a class action who is not the lead plaintiff.
6. A civil wrong causing harm or loss, such as negligence or defamation.
8. A company or individual that pays legal costs in exchange for a share of any awarded damages.
10. The person who represents the entire group in a class action.
12. The outcome a plaintiff seeks from the court to address a legal wrong, such as compensation or an injunction.
13. A legal proceeding where one person represents a group in the same or similar legal claim.
14. A method of dispute resolution where the third party offers suggestions and plays a more active role in reaching a solution.
15. They often use a "no win, no fee" arrangement, where the firm only gets paid if they win the case.

1. A pre-trial procedure requiring parties to exchange relevant documents.
3. Problems faced when a successful party struggles to receive payment or carry out a court order.
4. The legal time limit within which a civil claim must be filed in court.
5. A formal process where an independent third party makes a legally binding decision to resolve a dispute.
7. A court order requiring the losing party to pay the legal costs of the winning party.
9. A decision made by a judge or magistrate at trial.
11. A dispute resolution process involving a neutral third party to help parties reach a mutual agreement; not legally binding.