Terminologies

• Affidavit: A written statement made under oath, used as evidence in court.
• Action: A judicial proceeding initiated by one party against another; the initiating party is the plaintiff in civil cases and the prosecution in criminal cases.
• Tribunal: A specialized judicial body that resolves civil disputes, typically less formal than a court, with decisions made by an adjudicator.
• Appeal: A legal process where a higher court reviews the decision of a lower court to ensure correctness.
• Case Law: A collection of past legal decisions written by courts during case resolution.