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Quiz about Vocabulary Words ABC of Legal Terms

Vocabulary Words: ABC of Legal Terms Quiz

Using terms current in the Australian legal system, here is an ABC of legal terminology.

A multiple-choice quiz by ClaudiaCat. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
ClaudiaCat

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
365,032

Updated
Jul 13 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Starting with the letter "A", what is an affidavit? Hint

A written sworn statement

Instructions to the barrister

A document required by the Taxation Department

Court Decree

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Question 2 of 10

2. Starting with "A", what is the term used for the person who wants to appeal against a lost court case? Hint

Appeals Plaintiff

Appellant

Applying Plaintiff

Appealent

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Question 3 of 10

3. What word, starting with "A", is the term used when a court delays a scheduled case being heard to a later date and time? Hint

Annulment

Acquittal

Adjusted time

Adjournment

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Question 4 of 10

4. Starting with the letter "B", what is the term used in law for the person who represents a client in court in a civil jurisdiction? Hint

There is not one

Bartender

Barrister

Bailiff

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Question 5 of 10

5. What name is given to a folder of documentation given to the barrister from their instructing solicitor, requiring them to appear in court on a specific matter? Hint

Brevity of Appearance

Before His Honour

Basic Instructions

Brief to Appear

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Question 6 of 10

6. What does the word "bench" specifically refer to in a courtroom? Hint

The judge's desk

Where the accused is

Seating for the gallery

Security personnel

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Question 7 of 10

7. What word starting with "C" is the term given to protect an author's writing from being used by another party? Hint

Collective authorisations

Consent

Contract

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Question 8 of 10

8. What word, starting with "C", is the name of the document that protects the interest of a non-registered part in another's property? Hint

Contract

Caveat

Charge

Collateral

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the "C" term given to a remedy in a civil matter for an injury? Hint

Collateral

Compensation

Commutation

Corpus credit

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these groups of three terms mean more or less the same thing? Hint

Advocate, Barrister, Counsel

Actuary, Bailiff, Counsel

Ancilliary, Bail, Capital

Award, Bond, Crime

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Starting with the letter "A", what is an affidavit?

Answer: A written sworn statement

An affidavit is a written sworn statement. Sworn means that you are declaring it true and accurate before a person who has the authority to receive oaths such as a Justice of the Peace. The person who witnesses the affidavit is not attesting to the contents of it, but to the person's signature as being that of the person swearing. Its origin is in the Latin word for "to trust".

2. Starting with "A", what is the term used for the person who wants to appeal against a lost court case?

Answer: Appellant

To enable a decision of a court case to be overturned, the loser will have to apply to a higher court to rehear the case. In this new court case the instigator becomes the "appellant".

3. What word, starting with "A", is the term used when a court delays a scheduled case being heard to a later date and time?

Answer: Adjournment

When a party wants to delay a court case for some reason, then they ask the court for an adjournment. The magistrate or judge will hear the request and then decide whether or not to grant the adjournment. If agreed, then a new place and time will be arranged.

4. Starting with the letter "B", what is the term used in law for the person who represents a client in court in a civil jurisdiction?

Answer: Barrister

A barrister is the term used for the lawyer who specialises in representing clients in court. The general public goes to a solicitor for legal advice for an impending court case. The solicitor then instructs a barrister to represent their client in court.

5. What name is given to a folder of documentation given to the barrister from their instructing solicitor, requiring them to appear in court on a specific matter?

Answer: Brief to Appear

The instructing solicitors organises a "Brief to Appear" for the barrister. The brief contains all relevant documentation for either the plaintiff or the defendant's side, depending on which side the barrister is representing.

6. What does the word "bench" specifically refer to in a courtroom?

Answer: The judge's desk

The "bench" is the location of the judge and the "bar" is where the barristers and general public are located. The term "bench" can also be used to refer to the court's judges collectively.

7. What word starting with "C" is the term given to protect an author's writing from being used by another party?

Answer: Copyright

Copyright is granted to the author to use and distribute their original work thereby giving them royalties (payment) for that work. Copyright covers work such as writing, authoring, music, theatre and movies. Intellectual property covers patents and trademarks of inventions and products.

8. What word, starting with "C", is the name of the document that protects the interest of a non-registered part in another's property?

Answer: Caveat

A caveat is a warning that another person or company, that is not the registered owner, has an interest in the property. The caveat has to state the reason for their claim and the amount of the claim. Caveats are standard practice for a purchaser to place on the property they are buying, to protect their interest prior to settlement.

9. What is the "C" term given to a remedy in a civil matter for an injury?

Answer: Compensation

Compensation in monetary terms is awarded to the winner of a civil litigation matter where they have proved the loss, suffering and/or injury was caused by the defendant.

10. Which of these groups of three terms mean more or less the same thing?

Answer: Advocate, Barrister, Counsel

An advocate, barrister and counsel all work on behalf of the instructing solicitor's client to advise about the case, appear in court on their behalf, and to seek compensation where applicable.

Source: Author ClaudiaCat

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