bifurcation
pre-trial conference
voir dire
Appeal
motion notwithstanding verdict
motion for summary judgment
declaratory judgment
Hearsay
demurrer
Motion for directed verdict
mediation
Motion in limine
settlement conference
neutral 3rd party assists in resolving dispute short of trial
out of court statement of a witness. "My mother told me..."
motion to eliminate certain evidence from trial
process of having lower court's findings reviewed by higher court
attempt to settle in front of judge prior to trial
motion seeking favorable decision based on undisputed facts
splitting trial into multiple parts
request for favorable verdict where plaintiff fails to prove his/her case
post-trial motion seeking judge to overrule jury findings
action seeking court's decision on parties rights in a contract/dispute
jury selection
meeting between judge/lawyers to discuss issues related to evidence/witnesses/etc.
motion to dismiss
