| A | B |
|---|
| defendant | The party against whom the civil suit is brought. |
| witness | Someone who has personal knowledge of the facts. |
| contempt of court | Willful, unexcused failure to appear in court. |
| judgment | Fianl result of the trial. |
| jury | Body of impartial citizens who listen to the witnesses and decides the issues of fact. |
| depostition | Parties or witnesses are questioned under oath by the opposing attorney. |
| summons | A court order that directs the defendant to answer the complaint. |
| answer | The defendant's statement in reply to the complaint. |
| evidence | Anything that the judge allows to be presented to the jury to prove or disprove the alleged facts. |
| juveniles | Persons under the age of majority. |
