Match the Following: A.Motion That the Complaint Be Dismissed for Failure to State

question 18

Essay

Match the following:
a.Motion that the complaint be dismissed for failure to state a claim upon which the court may grant relief.b.Jury's specific written findings on each factual issue.c.A nonjudicial proceeding in which a neutral third party selected by the disputants renders a binding decision.d.The decision of an arbitrator.e.The initial pleading in a case in which the plaintiff states her claim and supporting facts and a demand for relief.f.A nonbinding process in which a third party acts as an intermediary between the disputing parties without proposing solutions.g.Written questions used in preparation for a trial to obtain sworn answers from the opposing party.h.A judgment against a defendant who fails to respond to a complaint.i.A final binding determination on the merits made by the judge after a trial has begun but before the jury renders a verdict.j.The pretrial exchange of information between the opposing parties in a lawsuit.k.Pretrial sworn testimony of an opposing party or other witness,taken out of court.l.Authority of a court over the parties to a lawsuit in contrast to authority over their property.m.Authority of a court to hear a case based on claims against property.n.Examination of potential jurors by the parties' attorneys or the judge.o.A nonbinding process in which a third party acts as an intermediary between the disputing parties and proposes solutions for them to consider.p.A series of formal,written,responsive statements by each side to a lawsuit,stating claims and defenses.q.To send back to a lower court for further proceeding.r.Final,binding determination on the merits made by a judge before trial.s.The particular geographical place where a court with jurisdiction may hear a case.t.Petition for discretionary review by a higher court.
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Definitions:

Stereotyping

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Bystander Effect

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Polarization Effect

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