Matching Pairs Litigation Terminology - TrialOnline version Match the motion and trial terms to their definition by Nicole Smith 1 Motion for directed verdict 2 declaratory judgment 3 voir dire 4 mediation 5 settlement conference 6 Appeal 7 motion notwithstanding verdict 8 motion for summary judgment 9 Motion in limine 10 demurrer 11 bifurcation 12 Hearsay 13 pre-trial conference out of court statement of a witness. "My mother told me..." jury selection motion seeking favorable decision based on undisputed facts request for favorable verdict where plaintiff fails to prove his/her case process of having lower court's findings reviewed by higher court neutral 3rd party assists in resolving dispute short of trial post-trial motion seeking judge to overrule jury findings attempt to settle in front of judge prior to trial motion to dismiss motion to eliminate certain evidence from trial splitting trial into multiple parts meeting between judge/lawyers to discuss issues related to evidence/witnesses/etc. action seeking court's decision on parties rights in a contract/dispute