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Today's Terms
Civil case/civil suit
Definition:
A lawsuit is called a civil case when it is between two or more individuals or corporations involved in a dispute and usually seeking a judgment awarding monetary damages.
Sequestration
Definition:
A sequestered jury is usually housed together at night in a hotel and forbidden from contacting people outside of the court. Sequestration rarely occurs and is meant for jurors' security.
Unable to serve
Definition:
If you have health problems, a paid vacation, or other personal commitments that cannot be rescheduled at the time you are first called, a postponement may be available.
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