After losing the first case, the lawyer asked a higher court to review the decision and overturn it. This request is called an __________., Appeal , Court battle , Trial , Judges often look at previous decisions to guide them in similar cases. These past decisions are called __________., Prosecution , Case law , Settlement , The lawyer presented evidence to prove that the person accused of a crime had broken the law. This lawyer is called the __________, Attorney , Prosecutor , Lawyer , The person accused of committing a crime must defend themselves in court. This person is called the __________, Defendant , Attorney , Jury , When someone intentionally threatens or harms another person, the act is called __________., Fraud , Assault , Arson , If a company or person is legally responsible for harm or loss, they have __________., Liability , Fault , Regulation , The government sets rules that everyone must follow. These official rules are called __________., Regulations , Statutes , Settlement , “A court can only make decisions in cases that happen within its area or over people under its authority. This power is called __________.”, Trial , Jurisdiction , Court battle , When someone is harmed and a court orders money to be paid to compensate them, this money is called __________., Payment , Damages , Precedent , A court hears evidence and arguments to decide whether someone is guilty or liable during a __________.”, Case , Audience , Trial .

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