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