Summary
Lawyer = attorney at law (one who practices law)
Lawsuit
Lawsuit involves two parties
- one party files a lawsuit against another party
- either natural or legal persons
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- Litigant: คู่ความ; A party to a lawsuit.
| sues | is sued | |
|---|---|---|
| civil cases | plaintiff | defendant |
| criminal cases | accuser, prosecutor | accused, defendant |
| other | petitioner, defender | respondent |
Question
Who initial a criminal lawsuit:
- Public prosecutor: for government or criminal case
- Injured party or both can be “joint prosecutors”
Court
- Judge: decision maker
- Jury (juror): finer of facts
Witness and evidence
Note
Burden of proof is usually assigned to the accuser
- witness must be a person
Law Evidence
Summary
Law Evidence
Material Evidence
This type of evidence is tangible and can be examined by the court itself. Examples include a damaged bearing, the remains of a ruptured storage tank, or a fractured crutch.
Documentary evidence
This type of evidence is any record that can be introduced in court, such as a document, photograph, audio recording, or video. Examples include handwritten notes, letters, invoices, contracts, and wills.
Witness evidence
This type of evidence is a statement made by a person who has seen or heard something. Examples include eyewitness accounts, expert testimony, and character witnesses.
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