BASIC LEGAL CONCEPTS

BASIC LEGAL CONCEPTS



SETTLE 

           DAMAGES

APPEAL                               TRIAL



 PROOF










BUTLER OR EVANS


Are you injured because of someone else's cerelessness?? Are you involved in a dispute with a neighbor?? Butler and Evans is available to help you take legal action.
 
Everyone is entitled to due process. When you decide to initiate a lawsuit, call us. We are going to make sure you get the damages you´re entitled to.Our investigators are able to get all the proof needed for your trial. When a verdict is not in your favour, we appeal whenever possible.

In the event we fail to settle or win your case, you don't owe us anything.So what do you have to lose?? Call 8760251 today to arrange a meeting.



EXERCISES:


1. Read the brochure and mark the following statements as true (T) or false (F).

1. __T__ Butler and Evans Associates helps people who been hurt.

2. __F__ The firm's clients are responsible for bringing proof to the attorneys.

3. __T__ The firm does not change clients whose cases are not won or settled.


2. Choose the word that is closet in meaning to the underlines part.

1. Jane received money as compensation for her accident.

         A. proof                 B. damages              C. due process  

2. The law firm helps people involved in an argument or conflict with their neighbor.    

         A. a dispute            B.a lawsuit              C. a trial

3. Ms. Harris wants to start the process of legal action.

        A. appeal                B. initiate                 C. settle

4. Everyone in the country has the right to received justice according to established rules.

       A. due process         B. appeal                 C. damages

5. Mr. Tan initiated a legal course of action against his neighbor because her dog barks too much.

       A. appeal                 B. lawsuit                 C. dispute


3. Fill the blanks with the correct words and phrases from the word bank.

WORD BANK

   legal action           proof          settle      trial        appeal

1. Hopefully, Mr. Wilton will be able to settle this problem without going to court.

2. Mrs, Janson decided to appeal after the judge ruled against her.

3. In this trial, the defendant is accused of stealing from a bank.

4. Mr, Britt wanst to take legal action against her employer for not giving her a promotion.

5. Attorney don´t win cases when there is not enough proof to support their arguments.