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