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CDI 108 PRELIM
46 questions • 6 mo ago
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    A form of communication that professionals use to convey information about specialized topics. • A writing used by professionals to explain complex information about specialized topics in a clear and concise way to deliver complex information in a clear, unembellished manner. It is intended to explain how something works or to provide instructions on how to do something

    TECHNICAL WRITING

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    An instrument or document to be employed in a legal transaction or judicial proceedings that includes the primary essential matters, the appropriate technical phrases or terms, and any additional materials required to render it officially accurate, arrange in suitable and systematic order, and conducive adaptation to the circumstances of the particular case. An instrument or document to be employed. in a legal transaction or judicial proceedings. So it contains specific topics, transactions and arrangement wherein it can serve as your proof and also it can use as evidence in court. * These could be in the form of affidavits, sales of personal property, contracts, reports, etc. complaints,

    LEGAL FORM

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    forms used in the conveyance or of the forms of deeds, instruments, or documents creating, transferring modifying, or limiting rights to real as well as personal properties, and other forms related to business contracts or transactions

    BUSINESS FORMS

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    is an agreement in which each party agrees to an exchange, tipically involving money, goods, or service.

    BUSINESS CONTRACTS

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    Forms that pertain to different kinds of pleadings, applications, petitions, affidavits, motions, and the like. Used to initiate, respond to, or manage civil and family law cases. It covers a wide range of legal proceedings not specific to criminal matters.

    JUDICIAL FORMS

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    Initiates a civil lawsuit by outlining the plaintiff's claims against the defendant.

    CIVIL COMPLAINT

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    Notifies the defendant that a lawsuit has been filed and provides instructions for responding.

    SUMMONS

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    Requests the court to make a specific ruling or order, such as a motion to dismiss or a motion for summary judgment.

    MOTION

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    The defendant's formal response to the complaint, addressing the allegations and providing any defenses.

    ANSWER

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    A sworn statement of facts used to support motions, applications, or other legal processes.

    AFFIDAVIT

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    Is a remedy by which a party seeks to establish a status, a right, or a particular fact. Tailored for specific legal actions or unique judicial needs. It is limited to particular types

    SPECIAL PROCEEDING

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    Used in family law to request the court to grant an adoption.

    PETITION FOR ADOPTION

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    Filed in cases involving domestic violence or harassment to request protection from the court.

    APPLICATION FOR A PROTECTIVE ORDER

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    A legal order requiring that a person in custody be brought before the court to determine the legality of their detention.

    WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS

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    Used to initiate bankruptcy proceedings and request relief under bankruptcy laws.

    PETITION FOR BANKRUPTCY

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    is the procedure by which a person accused of committing a crime is charged, brought to trial, and judged. Used to charge, prosecute, and adjudicate criminal cases.

    CRIMINAL ACTION

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    Initiates criminal charges against an individual, detailing the alleged offenses.

    CRIMINAL COMPLAINT

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    Authorizes law enforcement to arrest a suspect based on probable cause.

    ARREST WARRANT

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    Formal accusation of a crime, typically used in felony cases where a grand jury has found sufficient evidence.

    INDICTMENT

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    Similar to an indictment but used in jurisdictions where a grand jury is not required, detailing the charges against the defendant.

    INFORMATION

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    Document outlining the terms of a plea bargain, including the defendant's admission of guilt and the agreed-upon sentence.

    PLEA AGREEMENT

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    Requests that certain evidence be excluded from trial due to its unlawful acquisition.

    MOTION TO SUPPRESS EVIDENCE

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    all pleadings, motions and similar papers intended for the court and quasi judicial body's consideration and action shall be written in single space with 1 1/2 space between paragraphs using an easily readable font style of The party's choice (Arial, Calibri, Times New Roman), 14 font size, & 13in by 8.5in white bond paper

    FORMAT AND STYLE

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    left 1.5in margins, upper 1.2in, right 1.0in and lower 1.0in

    MARGINS

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    Section 1, Rule 6 of the Rules of Court A motion generally seeks an interlocutory relief or order, while a pleading states the ultimate facts upon which a party bases a claim or defense. They facilitate a just, speedy, and inexpensive disposition of every action or proceeding

    PLEADINGS

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    is the pleading that initiates a civil action. It sets sets forth the plaintiff's cause(s) of action against the defendant(s), including a statement of the ultimate facts constituting the plaintiff's right or claim and the relief sought

    COMPLAINT

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    is a pleading wherein the defendant (or any responding party) sets forth:

    ANSWER

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    is a claim that a defending party may have against the claiming party. It is pleaded in the same action rather than in a separate suit

    COUNTERCLAIM

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    Arises out of or is necessarily connected with the transaction or occurrence that is the subject matter of the opposing party's claim.

    COMPULSORY COUNTERCLAIM

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    Does not arise out of the transaction or occurrence that is the subject matter of the opposing party's claim.

    PERMISSIVE COUNTERCLAIM

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    is a claim by one party against a co-party arising out of the transaction or occurrence that is the subject matter of the original action or of a counterclaim therein.

    CROSSCLAIM

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    is a pleading whereby the defendant (or a subsequent third-party defendant) brings in a person not yet a party to the action who is or may be liable to the defendant (or to the subsequent third-party plaintiff) for all or part of the plaintiff's claim.

    THIRD PARTY COMPLAINT

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    is a remedy by which a third party, not originally impleaded in a proceeding, becomes a party for the protection of a right or interest that may be adversely affected by the resolution of the case.

    INTERVENTION

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    is meant to address new matters specifically raised in the Answer which could not have been properly dealt with in the initial Complaint.

    REPLY

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    initiatory pleading stating the plaintiff's causes of action.

    COMPLAINT

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    Responsive pleading stating defenses, admissions, denials, and possible counterclaims/cross-claims.

    ANSWER

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    a claim by a defending party against the claiming party (compulsory or permissive).

    COUNTERCLAIM

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    a claim by one party against a co-party arising out of the subject matter of the action.

    CROSSCLAIM

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    claim to bring in a third-party who may be liable for part or all of the claim against the defendant

    THIRD PARTY COMPLAINT

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    a pleading by a non-party seeking to protect a right or interest that may be affected by the pending litigation.

    COMPLAINT IN INTERVENTION

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    a pleading (generally optional) to controvert new matters raised in the Answer

    REPLY

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    sets forth the name of the court, the title of the action, and the docket number if assigned.

    CAPTION

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    of the pleading sets fourth its designation, the allegations of the party's claims or defenses, the relief prayed for, and the date of the pleading. (n)

    THE BODY

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    Every pleading must be signed by the party or counsel representing him, stating in either case his address which should not be a post office box.

    SIGNATURE AND ADDRESS

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    Except when otherwise specifically required by law or rule, pleadings need not be under oath, verified or accompanied by affidavit.(5a)

    VERIFICATION

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    The plaintiff or principal party shall certify under oath in the complaint or other initiatory pleading asserting a claim for relief, or in a sworn certification annexed thereto and simultaneously filed therewith: (a) that he has not theretofore commenced any action or filed any claim involving the same issues in any court, tribunal or quasi-judicial agency and, to the best of his knowledge, no such other action or claim is pending therein; (b) if there is such other pending action or claim, a complete statement

    CERTIFICATION AGAINST FORUM SHOPPING

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    CLJ EVIDENCE

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    CRIM 105 IDENTIFICATION

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    CRIM 105 IDENTIFICATION

    CRIM 105 IDENTIFICATION

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    CRIM 105 MULTIPLE CHOICE

    CRIM 105 MULTIPLE CHOICE

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    CRIM 105 MULTIPLE CHOICE

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    FRSC 106 WEEK 1 MARCELINE

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    FRSC 106 BALLISTICS

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    FRSC 104 WEEK 1-3

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    FRSC 104 WEEK 4&5

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    LEA 103

    LEA 103

    #100 · 50 questions · 1 y ago

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    IDENTIFICATION QUIZ

    IDENTIFICATION QUIZ

    #100 · 13 questions · 8 mo ago

    IDENTIFICATION QUIZ

    IDENTIFICATION QUIZ

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    CDI 104 BERTILLO (WEEK 1&2)

    CDI 104 BERTILLO (WEEK 1&2)

    #100 · 26 questions · 6 mo ago

    CDI 104 BERTILLO (WEEK 1&2)

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    CDI 104 BERTILLO (WEEK 3)

    CDI 104 BERTILLO (WEEK 3)

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    CDI 104 BERTILLO (WEEK 3)

    CDI 104 BERTILLO (WEEK 3)

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    FORENSIC 101

    FORENSIC 101

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    FORENSIC 101

    FORENSIC 101

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    FORENSIC 101 PART II

    FORENSIC 101 PART II

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    FORENSIC 101 PART II

    FORENSIC 101 PART II

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    CDI 108 ⭐

    CDI 108 ⭐

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    CDI 108 ⭐

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    CRIM 103 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN BEHAVIOR

    CRIM 103 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN BEHAVIOR

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    CRIM 103 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN BEHAVIOR

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    CRIM 103 PART II

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    CRIM 103 PART II

    CRIM 103 PART II

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    CRIM 105 👾 WEEK 2&3

    CRIM 105 👾 WEEK 2&3

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    CRIM 105 👾 WEEK 2&3

    CRIM 105 👾 WEEK 2&3

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    CRIM 103 PART 3

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    CRIM 103 PART 3

    CRIM 103 PART 3

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    CDI 104 WEEK 4

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    CDI 104 WEEK 4

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    FORENSIC MIDTERM EXAMINATION 🤸

    FORENSIC MIDTERM EXAMINATION 🤸

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    FORENSIC MIDTERM EXAMINATION 🤸

    FORENSIC MIDTERM EXAMINATION 🤸

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    CDI 108 WEEK 3 AFFIDAVIT

    CDI 108 WEEK 3 AFFIDAVIT

    #100 · 21 questions · 6 mo ago

    CDI 108 WEEK 3 AFFIDAVIT

    CDI 108 WEEK 3 AFFIDAVIT

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    CDI 🤗

    CDI 🤗

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    CDI 🤗

    CDI 🤗

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    CDI PART II

    CDI PART II

    #100 · 51 questions · 1 y ago

    CDI PART II

    CDI PART II

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    FORENSIC LIGHT

    FORENSIC LIGHT

    #100 · 12 questions · 1 y ago

    FORENSIC LIGHT

    FORENSIC LIGHT

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    CRIM 103 DEFENSE MECHANISM/SEXUAL DEVIANCY

    CRIM 103 DEFENSE MECHANISM/SEXUAL DEVIANCY

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    CRIM 103 DEFENSE MECHANISM/SEXUAL DEVIANCY

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    CRIM 103 LESSON 4 SEXUAL DEVIANCY

    CRIM 103 LESSON 4 SEXUAL DEVIANCY

    #100 · 54 questions · 1 y ago

    CRIM 103 LESSON 4 SEXUAL DEVIANCY

    CRIM 103 LESSON 4 SEXUAL DEVIANCY

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    MODULE 2 INTELLIGENCE PART 1

    MODULE 2 INTELLIGENCE PART 1

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    MODULE 2 INTELLIGENCE PART 1

    MODULE 2 INTELLIGENCE PART 1

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    MODULE 2 INTELLIGENCE PART 2

    MODULE 2 INTELLIGENCE PART 2

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    MODULE 2 INTELLIGENCE PART 2

    MODULE 2 INTELLIGENCE PART 2

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    LEA 103 SECURITY AND SURVEY INSPECTION 🧚 PART 1

    LEA 103 SECURITY AND SURVEY INSPECTION 🧚 PART 1

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    LEA 103 SECURITY AND SURVEY INSPECTION 🧚 PART 1

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    LEA 103 SECURITY AND SURVEY INSPECTION 🧚 PART 2

    LEA 103 SECURITY AND SURVEY INSPECTION 🧚 PART 2

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    LEA 103 SECURITY AND SURVEY INSPECTION 🧚 PART 2

    LEA 103 SECURITY AND SURVEY INSPECTION 🧚 PART 2

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    CDI MIDTERM LAST DISCUSSION 🧚

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    CDI MIDTERM LAST DISCUSSION 🧚

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    SSP 3 QUIZ REVIEWER 🧚

    SSP 3 QUIZ REVIEWER 🧚

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    SSP 3 QUIZ REVIEWER 🧚

    SSP 3 QUIZ REVIEWER 🧚

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    FORENSIC MIDTERM EXAM REVIEWER 👑

    FORENSIC MIDTERM EXAM REVIEWER 👑

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    FORENSIC MIDTERM EXAM REVIEWER 👑

    FORENSIC MIDTERM EXAM REVIEWER 👑

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    FORENSIC MIDTERM EXAM REVIEWER 👑 PART 2

    FORENSIC MIDTERM EXAM REVIEWER 👑 PART 2

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    FORENSIC MIDTERM EXAM REVIEWER 👑 PART 2

    FORENSIC MIDTERM EXAM REVIEWER 👑 PART 2

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    CRIM 103 MIDTERM EXAM REVIEWER 🎉

    CRIM 103 MIDTERM EXAM REVIEWER 🎉

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    CRIM 103 MIDTERM EXAM REVIEWER 🎉

    CRIM 103 MIDTERM EXAM REVIEWER 🎉

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    SEVERAL TYPES OF MENTAL DISORDER

    SEVERAL TYPES OF MENTAL DISORDER

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    SEVERAL TYPES OF MENTAL DISORDER

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    CHAPTER 6 OF FORENSIC PHOTOGRAPHY PART 2

    CHAPTER 6 OF FORENSIC PHOTOGRAPHY PART 2

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    CHAPTER 6 OF FORENSIC PHOTOGRAPHY PART 2

    CHAPTER 6 OF FORENSIC PHOTOGRAPHY PART 2

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    IT PRELIM TOPIC 1 😯

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    IT PRELIM TOPIC 1 😯

    IT PRELIM TOPIC 1 😯

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    IT MIDTERM TOPIC 2 💯🌚

    IT MIDTERM TOPIC 2 💯🌚

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    IT MIDTERM TOPIC 2 💯🌚

    IT MIDTERM TOPIC 2 💯🌚

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    LEA QUIZ 1 & 2

    LEA QUIZ 1 & 2

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    LEA QUIZ 1 & 2

    LEA QUIZ 1 & 2

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    LEA QUIZ 3 & 4

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    LEA QUIZ 3 & 4

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    CLFM 101

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    CLFM 101

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    NEGATIVE EFFECTS ASSUMED QUESTIONS

    NEGATIVE EFFECTS ASSUMED QUESTIONS

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    NEGATIVE EFFECTS ASSUMED QUESTIONS

    NEGATIVE EFFECTS ASSUMED QUESTIONS

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    TYPES OF PARENTING STYLE?

    TYPES OF PARENTING STYLE?

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    TYPES OF PARENTING STYLE?

    TYPES OF PARENTING STYLE?

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    CHAPTER 3

    CHAPTER 3

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    CHAPTER 3

    CHAPTER 3

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    CHAPTER 4

    CHAPTER 4

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    CHAPTER 4

    CHAPTER 4

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    CHARACTER FORMATION 👑

    CHARACTER FORMATION 👑

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    CHARACTER FORMATION 👑

    CHARACTER FORMATION 👑

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    POSITIVE TRAITS

    POSITIVE TRAITS

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    POSITIVE TRAITS

    POSITIVE TRAITS

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    PATRIOTISM ALAM MONA

    PATRIOTISM ALAM MONA

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    PATRIOTISM ALAM MONA

    PATRIOTISM ALAM MONA

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    PERSONALITY TRAITS 👀🤪

    PERSONALITY TRAITS 👀🤪

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    PERSONALITY TRAITS 👀🤪

    PERSONALITY TRAITS 👀🤪

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    PATRIOTISM NEW???????

    PATRIOTISM NEW???????

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    PATRIOTISM NEW???????

    PATRIOTISM NEW???????

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    CHAPTER 4 🥳

    CHAPTER 4 🥳

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    CHAPTER 4 🥳

    CHAPTER 4 🥳

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    SEX AND GENDER

    SEX AND GENDER

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    SEX AND GENDER

    SEX AND GENDER

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    MEN AND WOMEN

    MEN AND WOMEN

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    MEN AND WOMEN

    MEN AND WOMEN

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    A B C D E

    A B C D E

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    A B C D E

    A B C D E

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    FAMILY TYPES

    FAMILY TYPES

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    FAMILY TYPES

    FAMILY TYPES

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    POLYGRAPHY MIDTERM

    POLYGRAPHY MIDTERM

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    POLYGRAPHY MIDTERM

    POLYGRAPHY MIDTERM

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    Question list

  • 1

    A form of communication that professionals use to convey information about specialized topics. • A writing used by professionals to explain complex information about specialized topics in a clear and concise way to deliver complex information in a clear, unembellished manner. It is intended to explain how something works or to provide instructions on how to do something

    TECHNICAL WRITING

  • 2

    An instrument or document to be employed in a legal transaction or judicial proceedings that includes the primary essential matters, the appropriate technical phrases or terms, and any additional materials required to render it officially accurate, arrange in suitable and systematic order, and conducive adaptation to the circumstances of the particular case. An instrument or document to be employed. in a legal transaction or judicial proceedings. So it contains specific topics, transactions and arrangement wherein it can serve as your proof and also it can use as evidence in court. * These could be in the form of affidavits, sales of personal property, contracts, reports, etc. complaints,

    LEGAL FORM

  • 3

    forms used in the conveyance or of the forms of deeds, instruments, or documents creating, transferring modifying, or limiting rights to real as well as personal properties, and other forms related to business contracts or transactions

    BUSINESS FORMS

  • 4

    is an agreement in which each party agrees to an exchange, tipically involving money, goods, or service.

    BUSINESS CONTRACTS

  • 5

    Forms that pertain to different kinds of pleadings, applications, petitions, affidavits, motions, and the like. Used to initiate, respond to, or manage civil and family law cases. It covers a wide range of legal proceedings not specific to criminal matters.

    JUDICIAL FORMS

  • 6

    Initiates a civil lawsuit by outlining the plaintiff's claims against the defendant.

    CIVIL COMPLAINT

  • 7

    Notifies the defendant that a lawsuit has been filed and provides instructions for responding.

    SUMMONS

  • 8

    Requests the court to make a specific ruling or order, such as a motion to dismiss or a motion for summary judgment.

    MOTION

  • 9

    The defendant's formal response to the complaint, addressing the allegations and providing any defenses.

    ANSWER

  • 10

    A sworn statement of facts used to support motions, applications, or other legal processes.

    AFFIDAVIT

  • 11

    Is a remedy by which a party seeks to establish a status, a right, or a particular fact. Tailored for specific legal actions or unique judicial needs. It is limited to particular types

    SPECIAL PROCEEDING

  • 12

    Used in family law to request the court to grant an adoption.

    PETITION FOR ADOPTION

  • 13

    Filed in cases involving domestic violence or harassment to request protection from the court.

    APPLICATION FOR A PROTECTIVE ORDER

  • 14

    A legal order requiring that a person in custody be brought before the court to determine the legality of their detention.

    WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS

  • 15

    Used to initiate bankruptcy proceedings and request relief under bankruptcy laws.

    PETITION FOR BANKRUPTCY

  • 16

    is the procedure by which a person accused of committing a crime is charged, brought to trial, and judged. Used to charge, prosecute, and adjudicate criminal cases.

    CRIMINAL ACTION

  • 17

    Initiates criminal charges against an individual, detailing the alleged offenses.

    CRIMINAL COMPLAINT

  • 18

    Authorizes law enforcement to arrest a suspect based on probable cause.

    ARREST WARRANT

  • 19

    Formal accusation of a crime, typically used in felony cases where a grand jury has found sufficient evidence.

    INDICTMENT

  • 20

    Similar to an indictment but used in jurisdictions where a grand jury is not required, detailing the charges against the defendant.

    INFORMATION

  • 21

    Document outlining the terms of a plea bargain, including the defendant's admission of guilt and the agreed-upon sentence.

    PLEA AGREEMENT

  • 22

    Requests that certain evidence be excluded from trial due to its unlawful acquisition.

    MOTION TO SUPPRESS EVIDENCE

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    all pleadings, motions and similar papers intended for the court and quasi judicial body's consideration and action shall be written in single space with 1 1/2 space between paragraphs using an easily readable font style of The party's choice (Arial, Calibri, Times New Roman), 14 font size, & 13in by 8.5in white bond paper

    FORMAT AND STYLE

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    left 1.5in margins, upper 1.2in, right 1.0in and lower 1.0in

    MARGINS

  • 25

    Section 1, Rule 6 of the Rules of Court A motion generally seeks an interlocutory relief or order, while a pleading states the ultimate facts upon which a party bases a claim or defense. They facilitate a just, speedy, and inexpensive disposition of every action or proceeding

    PLEADINGS

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    is the pleading that initiates a civil action. It sets sets forth the plaintiff's cause(s) of action against the defendant(s), including a statement of the ultimate facts constituting the plaintiff's right or claim and the relief sought

    COMPLAINT

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    is a pleading wherein the defendant (or any responding party) sets forth:

    ANSWER

  • 28

    is a claim that a defending party may have against the claiming party. It is pleaded in the same action rather than in a separate suit

    COUNTERCLAIM

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    Arises out of or is necessarily connected with the transaction or occurrence that is the subject matter of the opposing party's claim.

    COMPULSORY COUNTERCLAIM

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    Does not arise out of the transaction or occurrence that is the subject matter of the opposing party's claim.

    PERMISSIVE COUNTERCLAIM

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    is a claim by one party against a co-party arising out of the transaction or occurrence that is the subject matter of the original action or of a counterclaim therein.

    CROSSCLAIM

  • 32

    is a pleading whereby the defendant (or a subsequent third-party defendant) brings in a person not yet a party to the action who is or may be liable to the defendant (or to the subsequent third-party plaintiff) for all or part of the plaintiff's claim.

    THIRD PARTY COMPLAINT

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    is a remedy by which a third party, not originally impleaded in a proceeding, becomes a party for the protection of a right or interest that may be adversely affected by the resolution of the case.

    INTERVENTION

  • 34

    is meant to address new matters specifically raised in the Answer which could not have been properly dealt with in the initial Complaint.

    REPLY

  • 35

    initiatory pleading stating the plaintiff's causes of action.

    COMPLAINT

  • 36

    Responsive pleading stating defenses, admissions, denials, and possible counterclaims/cross-claims.

    ANSWER

  • 37

    a claim by a defending party against the claiming party (compulsory or permissive).

    COUNTERCLAIM

  • 38

    a claim by one party against a co-party arising out of the subject matter of the action.

    CROSSCLAIM

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    claim to bring in a third-party who may be liable for part or all of the claim against the defendant

    THIRD PARTY COMPLAINT

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    a pleading by a non-party seeking to protect a right or interest that may be affected by the pending litigation.

    COMPLAINT IN INTERVENTION

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    a pleading (generally optional) to controvert new matters raised in the Answer

    REPLY

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    sets forth the name of the court, the title of the action, and the docket number if assigned.

    CAPTION

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    of the pleading sets fourth its designation, the allegations of the party's claims or defenses, the relief prayed for, and the date of the pleading. (n)

    THE BODY

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    Every pleading must be signed by the party or counsel representing him, stating in either case his address which should not be a post office box.

    SIGNATURE AND ADDRESS

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    Except when otherwise specifically required by law or rule, pleadings need not be under oath, verified or accompanied by affidavit.(5a)

    VERIFICATION

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    The plaintiff or principal party shall certify under oath in the complaint or other initiatory pleading asserting a claim for relief, or in a sworn certification annexed thereto and simultaneously filed therewith: (a) that he has not theretofore commenced any action or filed any claim involving the same issues in any court, tribunal or quasi-judicial agency and, to the best of his knowledge, no such other action or claim is pending therein; (b) if there is such other pending action or claim, a complete statement

    CERTIFICATION AGAINST FORUM SHOPPING