16. The tort of libel is concerned with injury to a person's reputation caused by false statements that are used in testimony in court 17. 18. 19. 20. Two defenses to charges of defamation are truth and privilege. The tort of nuisance does not entail taking another's property, only detracting from his or her enjoyment of it. Substantive Law defines the legal relationship of people with other people ate between them and the state. Procedural Law deals with the method and means by which substantive Law is made and administered Punitive damages are a civil punishment for intentional or extremely negligent wrongdoing To be ethical, you have a duty not to lie, keep promises and not to divulge confidences The ultimate source of ethical values for business decision making comes from the Individual There are 10 justices on the United States Supreme Court 21 22 23 24. 25. The party who brings the lawsuit is the Defendant. 26 The party who defends the lawsuit is the plaintiff 27 28 29 Voire Dire means to speak the truth After the Plaintiff has presented his or her evidence, the Defendant may make a motion for a directed verdict. The party who is dissatisfied with the jury's verdict may file a post trial motion with the judge seeking a JNOV. An execution of judgment occurs when a court official, such as a sheriff seizes some property of the debtor. Garnishment is when the debtor's wages are paid to the court which in turn pays th Person who is owed the money. Once a decision of the court has become final, it is said to be res judicata. a 30. 31. 32