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