Legal Terms Trivia Questions
Total Questions: 11
What legal action declares a marriage null and void as if it never existed?
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annulment
What are the documents called that Mom writes, which might sound short but actually go on for pages, to present her case as an attorney?
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briefs
What is the term for money paid to kidnappers, which in Old English law referred to money paid for pardoning an offense?
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ransom
What crime are you committing if you lie while under oath?
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perjury
Which 10-letter word refers to the lawyer in a criminal trial whose job is to try and prove the defendant guilty?
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prosecutor
What term for payment to a former live-in lover was popularized by Michelle Triola's suit against Lee Marvin?
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palimony
What is the term for the crime committed when a person willfully makes a false statement under oath?
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perjury
Who is the recipient of property assigned by a writ of dower after a death?
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widow
In a personal injury lawsuit, what are the two types of financial awards that a jury may calculate?
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damages
What is the term for a sworn written statement you make in court to be considered an affiant?
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affidavit
What is the legal term for a claim on a debtor's property, often held by a worker who was not paid?
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lien
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