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