Noting the Speaker's Tone as Well as His or Her

question 52

True/False

Noting the speaker's tone as well as his or her body language is a part of active listening.

---

Definitions:

Summons

A writ or process issued and served on a defendant in a civil action for the purpose of securing his appearance in the action.

Motion to Dismiss

A legal pleading filed by a defendant in a lawsuit asking the court to dismiss the case on the grounds that, even if all the claims by the plaintiff are true, there is no legal basis for a lawsuit.

Certiorari Jurisdiction

The authority of a superior court to review and correct the decisions of a lower court or tribunal, often invoked through a writ of certiorari.

Appellate

Relating to the process of appealing a court decision, where a higher court reviews the decision of a lower court.