Legal system: country's method

Unit 1 Basic legal concepts

of interpreting and putting laws into
(People in the legal system)
effect.

Files a
Plaintiff Complaint Defendant

Person or company that

brings a case to court Accusation in Person who has been
against another person / a civil court accused of a wrongdoing
company because they (lawsuit) in the legal system
want to recover for loss,
injuries or damages

Court figures Place where

Judge Jury Court the justice is
administered

A group of people listen

Person who is in charge and analize evidence in Verdict: jury's
of the process and order to decide if decision
Attorneys
decides cases in court someone is guilty or (lawyers)
innocent

Person who works Attorney's

in law and gives assistant with
legal advice. Paralegal
specialized legal
(speak on behalf of training
their clients)