Match the words and definitions. 1 Appellate court a This is the court of primary jurisdiction. 2 High court b A written statement that somebody makes after they have sworn officially to tell the truth. 3 Juvenile court c This is where a group of specially chosen people examine legal problems of a particular type. 4 Lower court d An application to a court to obtain an order, ruling or decision. 5 Magistrate’s court e This is where a person under the age of 18 would be tried. 6 Tribunal f A formal written statement setting forth the cause of action or the defense in a case. 7 Affidavit g Memb

1

Appellate court

a

This is the court of primary jurisdiction.

2

High court

b

A written statement that somebody makes after they have sworn officially to tell the truth.

3

Juvenile court

c

This is where a group of specially chosen people examine legal problems of a particular type.

4

Lower court

d

An application to a court to obtain an order, ruling or decision.

5

Magistrate’s court

e

This is where a person under the age of 18 would be tried.

6

Tribunal

f

A formal written statement setting forth the cause of action or the defense in a case.

7

Affidavit

g

Member of the company by virtue of an acquisition of shares in a company.

8

Pleading

h

This is where a case is reviewed which has already been heard in a lower court.

9

Motion

i

Company director responsible for the day to day operation of the company/

10

Auditor

j

This is where small crimes are tried in the UK.

11

Managing director

k

A person appointed by the company to examine the company’s accounts and to report to the shareholders.

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