Basic legal terms a —== ——*yR) ———— 41 People in the Legal System: Civil Cases ‘A civil case begins with a plaintiff. He or she has @ ‘complaint about the actions of another person or ‘organization. The plaintiff files the complaint with a court. ‘The person or organization accused of a wrongdoing ig the defendant. Both the plaintiff and the defendant usually have attorneys. The attomeys speak on behalf ‘of their clients. A paralegal, a person with legal training, may assist the attomey. in some cases, a jury listens to arguments for and against the defendant. Then they decide on a verdict Finally, the judge makes 2 decision to resolve the < complaint. Get ready! @ Before you read the passage, talk about these questions. : Vocabulary 1- What are some different jobs in the legal @ Watch the words (1-7) with the definitions profession? (A-G). 2. Which legal job would you preter, and why? 4 _verdit 5 _ paralegal legal system 6. _Plaltif court 7 civ Reading @ Read the text and complete the table 2 3 4 _. complaint, sing information from the text. A the methods of interpreting laws and putting them into effect a legal conolusion © a wntten document that states the reason for 4 | les a complaint legal ection D the place where people go to conduct tegel 2 is accused of a crime bushes E_ aperson who accuses another person of atiomeys 3 ‘wrongdoing Parasol ae F an attomeys assistant wih specialized legal : Seca eer training 5 resolves a compleint occuring between citizens: f @ Check (/) the sentence that uses the underlined parts Speaking es correctly, @ With a partner, act out the 1 _ A The plaintif desvered a vercict at the end of the ta roles below based oni Task 7, - B_ The judge listened to the attomays’ arguments, Then, switch roles. 2. A Twelve patos doterined ine outotis th ais: es — B The lury decided that the man was not guilty.’.”. His that. gong? ¢ What's wrong? 3A The datendant hired an attomey to prove that he was innocent, — 8 In cout, the plaintiff always makes the final decision, Im concerned that the Student A: You are an attomey. 4 __A Nir. Meaners attorney represented him during the trial. Talk to another attomey about a —B What verdict is the defendant accused of? civil case. Ask Student B about: © the case © Glisten and read the text again. Use the words in the © the complaint photographs to present the people in the legal system. i Gece Listening @ @Listen to a conversation between two attorneys, mcniveaing 8 nae Choose the correct answers. Se 1 What is the conversation mostly about? questions, ‘A the creation of a complaint B an attorney's advice to a defendant Writing © a plaintf’s reaction to a verdict ° : pies eye Gal cabe Use the conversation from feet Task 8 to fill out an update on ‘Why is the man worried? the attorney's case. A. The complaint is not true. 8 The jury already decided. © The defendant is guity y ‘The piaintif has no proof. Civil Case Update Attomey: ete the: ‘sation. and complete the conversation Piainti’s Complaint: Attorney tH, Robert How is that 1 case going? ON Attomey 2: Hey, Janet. I's not going all that well, actually. Attomey 1: Oh? What's wrong? Attorney 2: The defendants 2: making our 3 Attorney 1: Well, its not, is it? Attorney 2: No, the 4 owes my client thousands of dollars. But that's based on a Verbal agreement. Attorney t | see.-So the 5 has nothing in writing? ‘Attorney 2: Exactly. Im worried that the 6 wil decide agahst us. : Possible Outcome: is pretty good. He's ‘seem weakGet ready! @ Before you read the passage, talk about these questions, 1 Why do people decide to take legal action? 2, What do peopie need to doin in order to start a case? ec oa ea rene Cares ae n Vocabulary -@ Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the ‘underlined part. 1. Jane recelved money as compensation for her accident. ‘A proof B damages. © due process. Reading “The {aw fim helps people Involved in an argument or conflict with thelr neighbors. @ Read the brochure and mark a Walepote: Slaw the following statements as ie true (1) oF false (F). Ms. Harris wants to slart the process of legal action. 4 — Butler and Evans Associates, ‘A appeal B. initiate. C settle fone ae Ee 4 ene a cou has eto i an : ‘according to established miles. C atrial 2 _. The firm's clients are. responsible for bringing proot ‘A due process B appeal ©. damages. to the attomeys. 5 Mr. Tan initiated a legal course of action against his neighbor ‘3 _. The firm does not charge. ‘because her dog barks too much. clients whose cases are not ‘A. eppeal B lawsuit © dispute ‘won or settled.in the blanks with the correct words and phrases Speaking fom tie wot Dae © With a pariner, act out the (WO [rc errenES roles below based on Task 7. Then, switch roles. legal ection proof settle trial appeal Eee 1. Hopefully, Mr, Witton will be able to __ this problem She's ready to ed 1h: without going to court. dispute. : 2. Wir. Janson decided to __ after the judge ruled What ig she asking for. against her, suggest you. i 3 In this the defendant is accused of stealing from a bank. Student A: You are an attomey. 4 Ms. Britt wants to take _____ against her employer for ‘Another attorney has called to not giving her a promotion, ‘end a dispute. Tak to Student B, & Atiomeys dont win cases when there is not enough your client, about: to support their arguments. © the attomeys offer what the client must do & @ Listen and read the brochure again. What services © your advice does the company offer? sree ‘Student B: You are in a dispute, Listening Student A is your lawyer. Tak to @ (Listen to a phone call between a client and an fim or her about ending the attomey at a law firm. Choose the correct answers. dispute. 1) What is the conversation mostly about? A an offer to settle the filing of a lawsuit Writing B evidence ina trial Dan injury from a car accident © Use the conversation 2 What will the man mostly likely do? Task 8 to fill out the A. Bring in more evidence. attorney's notes. B Rotuso the attorneys offer. © Pay for half of the damages. D Drop the lawsuit against the woman. Meeting Notes @ G Listen again and complete the conversation. Client: aN from Ms. Johnson's lawyer. She's ready to end this dispute, Client: ‘Really? What do.we need to do? ; Lawyer: Well, she's not dropping the 2 ‘unless you agree it} oH I 103 {Clients What is she asking for? | Lawyer: She wants you to 4 of the Recommended that client damages to her car. Client: But | dict wreck her cart Someone else ran into it Lawyer: I know. But since you have no § | suggest you settle. © Clients I dont ike it, But | guess 6 —____ Glent witi pnt ; Get ready! @ Before you read the passage, talk about these questions. 1. What are some things attoreys ari clients might tak about when they first meet? 2 Why do attomeys need clients 0 agtee to their fees before ‘Tepresenting ther? Reading @Read the memo and choose the correct answers. ‘| What is the memo about? A a previous case B anew client © new legislation D researching a case 2 Which of the following ‘documents does Janine NOT ‘currently have for Mr, Hendricks? A an agenda B a police report © a retainér agreement D an‘ihtake memo ‘3 What is Mr. Thomson Fkely to do next? ‘A contact Mr: Hendricks B send the client a bil © sign some documents D obtain madical records 12 ar Mr. Thomson, : vo ‘opened @ fg on Our new ofient, Mr, Heneicks The file contains the intake memo, fee agreement ae agreement. Pleasé sign these. | need to: - ve ‘Hendricks directly, along ‘with our standard form te Lan aso sn tee agen ; correspondence so. a ie ida This i to ensure we hav’ Taos time, cluding medical jecords and the police report ‘Thank you, Vocabulary © Match the words (1-4) with the definitions (A-D). 1 retainer agreement 2 agenda 3

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