Glossary of Personal Injury Law Terms
There are 1274 entries in this glossary.| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Adversary system |
Basic U.S. trial system in which each of the opposing parties has opportunity to state his viewpoints before the court. Plaintiff argues for defendant´s guilt (criminal) or liability (civil). Defense argues for defendant´s innocence (criminal) or against liability (civil). |




