A typist who works in a court should be familiar with legal terminology to accurately type and format legal documents. Some of the essential legal terminology that a court typist should know include: Plaintiff: The person who initiates a lawsuit by filing a complaint. Defendant: The person against whom a lawsuit is filed. Judgement: The final decision made by a court on a case. Order: A decision made by a court on a specific aspect of a case. Appeal: A request for a higher court to review and reconsider a lower court's decision. Affidavit: A written statement made under oath or affirmation, which is used as evidence in court. Witness: A person who provides testimony or evidence in a legal case. Discovery: The process by which parties to a lawsuit obtain evidence from each other. Subpoena: A legal order requiring a person to appear in court or produce documents or evidence. Pleadings: The written statements filed by both parties in a lawsuit outlining their claims and defenses. Habeas corpus: A legal action that allows a person who is detained or imprisoned to challenge their detention. Deposition: A pre-trial discovery process where witnesses provide sworn testimony outside of court. Bail: Money or other property given to the court as a guarantee that a defendant will appear in court. Writ: A written order issued by a court that requires a specific action or decision. Pro se: A person who represents themselves in court without the assistance of a lawyer. These are just a few examples of the legal terminology that a court typist should be familiar with. There are many more legal terms and concepts that a court typist should be aware of depending on the specific type of court and legal cases they are working with.