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