Asked by Kristen Lambert on Oct 01, 2024
Which of the following terms is appropriate in a document intended for laypeople?
A) Voir dire
B) Jury selection
C) Hereof
D) Thereto
Voir Dire
A proceeding in which attorneys for the plaintiff and the defendant ask prospective jurors questions to determine whether any juror is biased or has any connection with a party to the action or with a prospective witness.
Laypeople
Individuals who are not professionals or experts in a specific field, particularly in law, medicine, or religious clergy.
- Gain an understanding of the essentiality and doctrines guiding the use of simple English within legal drafting.
- Discern and curb the use of specialized legal terminology to boost clarity for non-experts.
Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of the essentiality and doctrines guiding the use of simple English within legal drafting.
- Discern and curb the use of specialized legal terminology to boost clarity for non-experts.