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