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