hearing. The decision also illustrated that what constitutes a "hearing" can depend on the context. In Goldberg, the goal of a speedy decision was held to "justify the limitation of the pre-termination hearing to minimum procedural safeguards", which included such basic matters as the right to appear and to cross-examine witnesses, but did not include "a complete record and a comprehensive opinion". See also Continuance Due process Jury trial Lawsuit (another type of legal proceeding) Right to a fair trial Rule of law Trial by ordeal References Legal procedure Legal action