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| the person who begins a lawsuit is the |
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| in a lawsuit, the person against whom the action is brought |
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| a person who testified in court or by statement, interrogatory, or deposition is a |
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| testimony and exhibits offered during a legal proceeding |
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| an official writ containing an order for a defendant to appear in court |
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| a written legal order directing a person to appear at a deposition or a trial to give testimony is a |
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| requires a person served to bring personally tangible items as evidence at a trial or deposition |
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| a sworn written declaration that is voluntary |
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| another name for a lawyer or attorney, referring to someone who gives legal advice |
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| evidence given under oath or affirmation by a competent witness is called |
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