Civil Procedure Vocabulary

2 words in this vocabulary list

bill of particulars defendant

bill of particulars

noun a written statement specifying the charges or claims in detail

preposition a small word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

  • The defense attorney requested a bill of particulars to specify the exact charges against their client.
  • The lawyer asked for more details in the bill of particulars so they could prepare a better defense.
  • I need the lowdown on the bill of particulars before I can figure out what to do next.
  • Having a bill of particulars in hand is like having a roadmap to navigate through the legal process.

defendant

noun a person, company, or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law

  • The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges brought against them.
  • The person on trial says they didn't do it.
  • The guy in court swears he's innocent.
  • The accused is fighting tooth and nail to prove their innocence.