The Order in Which the Events of a Civil Trial

question 43

Multiple Choice

The order in which the events of a civil trial occur is

• A) verdict, charge to jury, testimony.
• B) summons, jury selection, verdict.
• C) pretrial procedures, summons, judgment.
• D) complaint, verdict, pretrial procedures.

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Definitions:

Medical Advances

Innovations and improvements in medical science that lead to better diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases.

Critical Point

In physical sciences, the condition under which a substance's properties change from one state to another, e.g., liquid to gas; in discussions, a pivotal moment that determines direction or outcome.

Delirium

An acute, usually reversible, mental disturbance characterized by confusion, disordered speech and hallucinations.

Terminally Ill

Describes a condition in which a disease is deemed incurable or untreatable and is expected to result in the death of the patient.