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TRUCK ACCIDENTS
Truck Accident Lawyer
Collisions with Big Rigs – Tractor Trailer Accidents
Accidents with an 18-wheeler can be very different from a car wreck. We know that we must get critical information immediately, and even then, we may require the service of professionals who can reconstruct the accident factually. Being involved in an accident with an 18- wheeler tractor-trailer can result in serious injuries or death. We will work with you to ensure that your injuries, as in any accident, are documented. Our truck accident attorneys will do everything we can to get the justice you deserve.
There is so much involved when you are in a vehicular incident … all of which must be dealt with practically on the spot. We investigate these essential items (including obtaining 911 tapes, meeting with witnesses, interviewing the investigating officer, etc.) starting at the beginning.
Pain and Suffering
We know (as do insurance companies) that the pain and injuries resulting from an accident do not always show themselves immediately. Car wreck cases have their challenges, but our injury lawyers will handle your case with experience and assurance and promise that a successful result is imminent.
We only take cases involving severe personal injury. We are committed to your point and your satisfaction. We have a successful track record of success in the courtroom and negotiations. Insurance companies save money by denying, at worst, or delaying, at the very least, your claim. Their goal is always to pay you as little as possible. We won’t let them do that. We will fight for your damages.
Call Now for Your Free Consultation.
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WRONGFUL DEATH
Experienced Lawyers Serving Families In Wrongful Death Claims
Losing someone you love is never easy. When you’ve lost him or her needlessly because of the negligent actions of another, the grieving and personal recovery processes are even harder to go through. Close friends and family can help a great deal — so can experienced attorneys who can answer your questions and won’t let the negligence of those responsible go unchallenged. Let our family help your family. If you have suffered a severe injury, we can help you. Our firm has obtained verdicts and settlements of over $20 million for our clients.
Pursuing Compensation Through A Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Our firm represents families and individuals in the area who have lost people they’ve loved due to negligence involving car crashes, construction accidents, medical mistakes, and many other tragedies. Whether through negotiation and settlement or litigation at any level of our state and federal courts, we strive to maximize our client’s compensation and to help them get through this challenging process as quickly as possible.
Suppose a trial is necessary to secure fair compensation for emotional grief, pain and suffering, the loss of support and services, and other damages. In that case, you can feel confident in our ability to get results. Our firm uses sophisticated courtroom presentations and a well-developed network of experts, medical specialists, and other professionals to assist us in putting forward a clear and compelling story of what happened and why it happened to opposing counsel, juries, and judges alike.
FREE Consultation/No Recovery = No Fee/Se Habla Español
If you’ve suffered the loss of a loved one, call our wrongful death lawyers toll-free from anywhere in Texas or contact us via email for a free consultation. Our phones are answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week; convenient evening, weekend, and off-site appointments are available.
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PREMISES LIABILITY
Premises Liability
Shopping center owners, building owners, landlords, and homeowners must ensure their premises are reasonably safe and secure for all who enter. When an individual is injured due to negligent security that led to an assault, our Law Firm will represent the victim in a premises or security liability case and other serious injury claims. Our attorneys consult safety experts and security professionals to expose negligence on the part of retailers, apartment managers, and parking garage companies. We identify what should have been done to increase security, explaining to jurors standard practices and concerns that constitute best practices in the security industry.
Contact us today to arrange a free consultation about your specific case.
Some Of Our Premises Liability Cases
Our Law Firm has handled a wide variety of premises and security cases, including:
* A young man suffered severe injuries diving into an unsafe pool. Experts were consulted to establish the negligent condition of the pool, including a lack of proper depth warnings.
* An individual was severely burned in an explosion. Our expert determined the cause and origin of the explosion and established that the blast could have been prevented.
* We have also established the negligence of bar owners in several cases, including a sexual assault case in which a woman was assaulted on the premises of a bar, even though she was later taken to another location.
Our attorneys and staff thoroughly investigate and prepare the details in premises and security litigation cases. This preparation allows us to offer powerful representation for our clients.
Gathering The Evidence, We Need To Build Your Case
Premises liability and security litigation require skill and experience in understanding safety requirements, including local, state, and federal building codes, and understanding foreseeable risks, hazards, and safety procedures on both business and residential properties.
Our firm offers the resources and the commitment needed to prosecute complex cases through trial and, when necessary, fully appeals.
Successful litigation of premises liability and security cases often involves engineering, safety, and medical experts who can testify on issues ranging from the coefficient of friction for flooring, and construction design, including proper lighting and railings, to the level of police and security protection required in public places.
Give us a call today to arrange a confidential consultation with a lawyer about your case.
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WORK INJURIES
Injured On The Job
If you’ve suffered work-related injuries, you may have two possible sources of financial compensation. The first is a workers’ compensation claim you make through your employer. The second potential source of income would be a third-party claim if your injuries were caused by a person or company other than your employer or co-worker.
The personal injury attorneys at our Law Firm help workers injured by third-party negligence on a job site. If you or someone you know was hurt on the job and you know or suspect another company was at fault, call our law office to schedule a free consultation with an attorney.
Handling Any Third-Party Injury Case
Some workplaces are more likely than others to have third-party claims for workers injured on the job.
Construction sites employ many different work crews on the same job site.
Warehouse loading docks or businesses with a lot of delivery traffic can be the site of trucking accidents.
Any employee who drives for work may be involved in a work-related car accident caused by another driver.
Any business using manufacturing or industrial equipment, mainly leased equipment, can experience accidents due to defective equipment or rented equipment that hasn’t been adequately maintained.
We have a strong record of verdicts and negotiated settlements that have made a difference in the lives of many seriously injured clients.
Expert Resources To Prove Job Injury Cases
Our lawyers work closely with engineering, safety, and medical experts to demonstrate to insurance companies and juries how accidents occur and injuries result. Our courtroom demonstrations involve scale models, computer animations, and accident reconstruction exhibits. Computer simulations help juries understand how product defects have caused severe injuries or death.
CALL US TODAY
If you believe a third party caused your on-the-job injuries, call our law office toll-free or contact us online for a free consultation. Our phones are answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and convenient evening, weekend, and off-site appointments are available.
All personal injury cases are taken on a contingency basis; you will pay no attorney’s fees unless we can obtain a verdict or settlement on your behalf.
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Commercial Litigation
In addition to personal injury, wrongful death, nursing home abuse, and medical malpractice claims, our Law Firm is actively involved in commercial litigation. Call us for a free consultation to discuss how we can help you.
In today’s business climate, there is a constant need for attorneys to protect the interests of innocent business entrepreneurs who are wronged by the actions of others. Insurance companies often avoid paying claims when legally obligated to do so. This can result in substantial financial losses to individuals and businesses. Not only do individuals and businesses suffer a loss from various business ventures, but often, insurance companies fail to fulfill their obligations resulting in a loss. When this happens, our Law Firm represents clients in pursuing claims against insurance companies or other responsible parties to protect those clients’ interests.
In one instance, our Law Firm represented a homeowner accused of setting his house on fire to collect insurance proceeds. The firm argued that the homeowner did not commit arson and was entitled to appropriate insurance benefits. The jury returned a verdict in agreement and ordered the insurance company to pay the claim.
In another case, a small business owner entered into a contractual relationship with a large corporate security firm to provide golf carts for use as security vehicles. After the small-business owner incurred substantial expenses in providing properly maintained golf carts, the corporate security firm attempted to cancel the contract because it negotiated a better deal with another company. Our Law Firm successfully represented David against Goliath and honored the contracts. The small-business owner received the proper compensation based on the terms and conditions of the agreement with the significant security company.
The business world is rough, and sometimes harsh results come from fair and proper business dealings. However, our Law Firm represents companies and individuals taken advantage of by improper or illegal business activity. If you feel cheated, misrepresented, or mistreated in a business or commercial matter, contact our office to review your contract and provide the appropriate representation.
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Action – Proceeding taken in a court of law. Synonymous with the case, suit lawsuit.
Adjudication – A judgment or decree
Adversary system – Basic U.S. trial system in which each opposing party can state his viewpoints before the court. Plaintiff argues for
the defendant’s guilt (criminal) or liability (civil). The defense argues for the defendant’s innocence (criminal) or against
liability civil)
Affidavit – A written or printed declaration or a statement under oath
Affirm – An appellate court’s assertion that the lower court’s judgment is correct and should stand.
Allegation – An assertion, declaration, or statement of a party to an action made in a pleading, stating what he expects to prove. Alleged – (allegation) Stated; recited; claimed; asserted; charged.
Answer- A formal response to a claim, admitting or denying the allegations in the lawsuit.
Appeal – Review of a case by a higher court.
Appearance – 1. The formal proceeding by which a defendant submits to the court’s jurisdiction.
2. An attorney’s written notification to the plaintiff stating he represents the defendant.
Arbitration – the hearing and settlement of a dispute between opposing parties by a third party whose decision the parties have agreed to
accept.
At issue – The time in a lawsuit when the complaining party has stated his claim, and the other side has responded with a denial of the
the matter is ready to be tried.
Attorney at law- A lawyer; one who is licensed to act as a representative for another in a legal matter or proceeding.
Attorney of record – An attorney, named in the form of a case, who is responsible for handling the cause on behalf of the the party he
represents.
Bankruptcy – A legal proceeding where a person or business is relieved of paying certain debts.
Best evidence – Primary evidence; the best proof is available; any evidence falling short of this standard is secondary.
Brief – A legal document prepared by an attorney which presents the law and facts supporting his client’s case
The burden of proof – Measure of evidence required to prove a fact. The obligation of a party to probe points at issue in the trial of a
case.
Calendar – List of cases arranged for hearing in court.
Caption – The caption of a pleading, or other papers connected with a court case, is the heading or introductory clause which shows the
parties’ names, the court’s name, the case number, etc.
Case – Any proceeding, action, cause, lawsuit, or controversy initiated through the court system by filing a complaint, petition,
the indictment or information.
Caseload – The number of cases a judge handles in a specific period.
Cause of action – A legal claim.
Certificate under penalty of perjury – A written statement certified by the maker as under penalty of perjury. In many circumstances, it
may be used instead of an affidavit.
Certiorari – Procedure for removing a case from a lower court or administrative agency to a higher court for review.
Challenge for a cause – A request by a party that the court excuse a specific juror on the basis that the juror is biased.
Citation – Summons to appear in court. 2. Reference to authorities in support of a legal argument.
Civil law – All law that is not criminal law. It usually pertains to settling disputes between individuals, organizations, or groups and
involves establishing, recovering, or redressing private and civil rights.
Claim – The assertion of a right to money or property.
Clerk of the court – An officer whose principal duty is maintaining court records and preserving evidence presented during a trial. Code- A collection, compendium, or revision of laws systematically arranged into chapters, table of contents, and index promulgated by
legislative authority.
Commit – To lawfully send a person to prison, a reformatory, or an asylum. Common law derives its power solely from the usage and customs
of immemorial antiquity or the judgments and decrees of courts. Also called “case law.”
Comparative negligence – Negligence of a plaintiff in a civil suit decreases his recovery by the percentage of failure compared to a
defendant’s negligence.
Competency – In the law of evidence, those characteristics render a witness legally fit and qualified to give testimony.
Complaint – 1. (criminal) Formal written charge that a person has committed a criminal offense.
2. (civil) Initial document entered by the plaintiff states the claims against the defendant.
Contempt of court – Any act meant to embarrass, hinder or obstruct a court in the administration of justice. Direct contempt is committed
in the court’s presence; indirect hate is when a lawful order is not carried out or refused.
Continuance – Adjournment of the proceedings in a case from one day to another.
Corroborating evidence – Evidence that is supplementary to that already given and tends to strengthen or confirm it.
Costs- An allowance for expenses in prosecuting or defending a suit. Ordinarily does not include attorney’s fees.
Counterclaim – Claim presented by a defendant in opposition to, or deduction from, the plaintiff’s claim.
Court- 1. Place where justice is administered.
2. Judges or judges are sitting on the court administering justice.
Court administrator – Manager of administrative and nonjudicial affairs of the court.
Court commissioner – A judicial officer at both trial and appellate court levels who performs many of the same duties as judges and
justices.
Court of appeals – Intermediate appellate court to which most requests are taken from a superior court.
Court, Superior – State trial court of general jurisdiction.
The court, Supreme – “Court of last resort.” The highest court in the state and final appellate court.
Courts of limited jurisdiction – Includes district, municipal, and police courts.
Crime – Conduct declared unlawful by a legislative body and for which there is a punishment of a jail or prison term, a fine, or both.
Criminal law – Body of law about crimes against the state or conduct detrimental to society. Violation of criminal statutes is punishable
by law.
Cross-examination – The questioning of a witness by the party opposed to the one who produced the witness.
Damages – Compensation recovered in the courts by a person who has suffered loss, detriment, or injury to his/her person, property, or
rights, through the unlawful act or negligence of another.
De novo- “Anew.” A trial de novo is an entirely new trial held in a higher or appellate court as if the original problem had never
occurred.
Declamatory judgment – A judgment that declares the parties’ rights on a question of law.
Decree – Decision or order of the court. A final rule completes the suit; an interlocutory decree is a provisional or preliminary
decree which is not absolute.
Default – A failure of a party to respond promptly to a pleading; a failure to appear for trial.
Defendant – 1 (criminal) Person charged with a crime.
2. (civil) Person against whom a civil action is brought.
Defense attorney – The attorney who represents the defendant.
Deposition – Sworn testimony taken and recorded in an authorized place outside the courtroom, according to the court’s rules.
Direct examination – The questioning of a witness by the party who produced the witness.
Discovery – A pretrial proceeding where a party to an action may be informed about (or “discover”) the facts known by other parties or
witnesses.
Dismissal with prejudice – Dismissal of a case by a judge that bars the losing party from raising the issue again in another lawsuit.
Dismissal without prejudice – The losing party is
permitted to sue again with the exact cause of action.
Disposition – 1. Determination of a charge; termination of any legal action;
2. A sentence of a juvenile offender.
Dissent – The disagreement of one or more court judges with the majority’s decision.
Docket – Book containing entries of all proceedings in a court.
Due process – Constitutional guarantee that an accused person receives a fair and impartial trial.
En banc – “On the bench.” All judges of a court sit together to hear a case.
Enjoin – To require a person to perform, abstain, or desist from some act.
Evidence – Any proof legally presented at a trial through witnesses, records, documents, etc.
Exception – A formal objection of action of the court, during the preparation of a case, in refusing a request or overruling an
objection, implying that the party excepting does not acquiesce in the decision of the court and will seek to obtain its reversal.
Exhibit – Paper, document, or other object received by the court as evidence during a trial or hearing.
Expert evidence – Testimony was given by those qualified to speak with authority regarding scientific, technical, or professional
matters.
Fact-finding hearing- A proceeding where facts relevant to deciding a controversy are determined.
Fair Preponderance– Evidence sufficient to create in the minds of the triers of fact the belief that the party which bears the burden of
proof has established its case.
Felony – A crime of grave nature than a misdemeanor.
Fine – A sum of money imposed upon a convicted person as punishment for a criminal offense.
File – 1. The complete court record of a case.
2. “To file,” a paper is given to the court clerk for inclusion in the case record.
3. A folder in a law office (of a case, a client, business records,
etc.)
Fraud – An intentional perversion of truth; deceitful practice or device resorted to with intent to deprive another of property or other
right or in some manner do him/her injury.
General jurisdiction – Refers to courts that have no limit on the types of criminal and civil cases they may hear.
Superior courts – are courts of general jurisdiction.
Grand Jury- A body of persons sworn to inquire into crime and, if appropriate, bring accusations (indictments) against the suspected
criminals.
Guardian – A person appointed by a court to manage the interests of a minor or incompetent person whose property is involved in
litigation.
Hearing- An in-court proceeding before a judge, generally open to the public.
Hearsay – Evidence-based on what the witness has heard someone else say rather than what the witness has experienced or observed.
Hung Jury – A jury whose members cannot agree on a verdict.
Hypothetical question – A combination of facts and circumstances, assumed or proved, stated in such a form as to constitute a coherent
state of facts upon which an expert’s opinion can be asked by way of evidence in a trial.
Immunity – Freedom from duty or penalty.
Impeachment of a witness – An attack on the credibility of a witness by the testimony of other witnesses.
Inadmissible – That which cannot be admitted or received under the established rules of evidence.
Induction- Writ or order by a court prohibiting a specific action from being carried out by a person or group.
Informed consent – A person’s agreement to allow something to happen (such as surgery) based on full disclosure of facts needed to make
the decision intelligently.
Injure – 1. Hurt or harm
2. Violate the legal rights of another person.
Instruction – A judge gives directions regarding the applicable law in a given case.
Interrogatories – Written questions developed by one party’s attorney for the opposing party. Interrogatories must be answered under oath
within a specific period.
Intervention- Proceeding in a suit where a third person is allowed, with the court’s permission, to join the lawsuit as a party.
Judge – An elected or appointed public official with authority to hear and decide cases in a court of law.
Judgment- Final determination by a court of the rights and claims of the parties in an action.
Judge pro tem – Temporary judge.
Jurisdiction– Authority of a court to exercise judicial power.
Jurisprudence – The science of law.
Juror – Member of a jury.
Jury – A specific number of people (usually 6 or 12) selected as prescribed by law to render a decision (verdict) in a trial.
Law – The combination of those rules and principles of conduct promulgated by legislative authority, derived from court decisions and
established by local custom.
Law clerks – Persons trained in the law who assist the judges in researching legal opinions.
The lawsuit is a civil action; a court proceeding to enforce a right (rather than convict a criminal).
Lawyer – A person licensed to practice law; other words for “lawyer.” include attorney, counsel, solicitor, and barrister.
Lay – non-professional; for example, a lawyer would call a non-lawyer a layperson, and a doctor would contact a non-doctor as a layperson.
Lay advocate – a paralegal who specializes in representing persons in administrative hearings.
Leading question – One which suggests to a witness the answer desired. Prohibited on direct examination.
Limited jurisdiction – Refers to limited courts in the types of criminal and civil cases they may hear. District, municipal, and police
courts are courts of limited jurisdiction.
Litigant – One who is engaged in a lawsuit.
Litigation – Contest in court; a lawsuit.
Magistrate – Court official with limited authority.
Malpractice. Professional misconduct or unreasonable lack of skill. A claim of malpractice must prove two things. One, you must prove
that you could have won your case were it not for your lawyer’s negligence. And secondly, you must verify that your lawyer’s actions
were negligent.
Mandate – Command from a court directing the enforcement of a judgment, sentence, or decree.
Misdemeanor – Criminal offenses less than felonies; generally those punishable by fine or imprisonment of fewer than 90 days in a local
facility. A gross misdemeanor is a criminal offense for which an adult could be sent to jail for up to one year and pay a fine of
up to $5,000 or both.
Mistrial – Erroneous or invalid trial. Usually declared because of prejudicial error in the proceedings or when there was a hung jury.
Mitigating circumstances – Those which do not constitute a justification or excuse for an offense but may be considered as reasons for
reducing the blame.
Motion – An oral or written request made by a party to an action before, during, or after a trial upon which a court issues a ruling or
order.
Moot – Unsettled; undecided. A moot point is one not settled by judicial decisions.
Negligence – The absence of ordinary care.
Oath – Written or oral pledge by a person to keep a promise or speak the truth.
Objection – Statement by an attorney taking exception to testimony or the attempted admission of evidence and opposing its consideration
as evidence.
Of counsel – Phrase used to identify attorneys employed by a party to assist in the preparation and management of a case but who is not
the principal attorneys of record.
Offender – 1. A person who has committed a felony, as established by state law, and is eighteen years of age or older.
2. A person who is less than eighteen but whose felony case has been transferred by the juvenile court to a criminal court.
Offer – 1. To propose; to present for acceptance or rejection.
2. To attempt to admit something into evidence in a trial; to introduce evidence
3. An “offer” in contract law is a proposal to make a deal. It must be communicated successfully from the person making it to the
person to whom it is made, and it must be the person to whom it is made, and it must be definite and reasonably confident in its
terms.
Omnibus hearing – A pretrial hearing is usually scheduled at the same time the trial date is established. The purpose of the hearing is to
ensure each party receives (or “discovers”) vital information concerning the case held by the other. In addition, the judge may rule
on the scope of discovery or the admissibility of challenged evidence.
Opening statement – The initial statement made by attorneys for each side, outlining the facts each intends to establish during the
trial.
Opinion – statement of the decision by a judge or court regarding a case tried before it. Published views are printed because they
contain new legal interpretations. Unpublished opinions based on legal precedent are not printed.
Opinion, per Curiam – Is a phrase used to distinguish an idea of the whole court from a statement written by only one judge.
Overrule – 1. Court’s denial of any motion or point raised to the court.
2. To overturn or void a decision made in a prior case.
Parties – Persons, corporations, or associations who have commenced a lawsuit or are the defendants.
Peremptory challenge – Procedure parties in action may use to reject prospective jurors without giving a reason. Each side is allowed a
limited number of such challenges.
Petition – Written application to a court requesting a remedy available under law.
Petition for review – A document filed in the state Supreme Court asks for a review of a decision made by the Court of Appeals.
Perjury – Making intentionally false statements under oath. Perjury is a criminal offense.
Plaintiff – The party who begins an action; the party who complains or sues in action and is named as such in the court’s records. They
also called a petitioner.
Plea – A defendant’s official statement of “guilty” or “not guilty” to the charges made against him or her.
Pleadings – Formal, written allegations by the parties of their respective claims.
Polling the jury – A practice whereby the jurors are asked individually whether they agreed and still agree with the verdict.
Power of attorney – Document authorizing another to act as one’s agent or attorney (not an attorney at law).
Precedent – Previously decided the case, recognized as an authority for determining future issues.
The preponderance of evidence – The general standard of proof in civil cases. The weight of evidence presented by one side is more convincing to the trier of facts than the evidence presented by the opposing side.
The presiding judge – Chief or the administrative judge of a court.
Probate – The legal process of establishing the validity of a will and settling an estate.
Proceeding – Any hearing or court appearance related to the adjudication of a case.
Record – 1. To preserve in writing, print, or by film, tape, etc.
2. History or a case.
3. The word-for-word (verbatim) written or tape-recorded account of all trial proceedings.
Record on appeal – The portion of the history of a court of limited jurisdiction necessary to allow a superior court to review the case.
Reasonable doubt – An accused person is entitled to acquittal if, in the jury’s mind, his guilt has not been proved beyond a “reasonable
doubt.” That state of mind of jurors in which they cannot say they feel an abiding conviction as to the truth of the charge.
Rebuttal – The introduction of contradicting or opposing evidence showing that what witnesses said occurred is not valid; the stage of a
the trial at which such evidence may be introduced.
Redirect examination – Follows cross-examination and is carried out by the party who first examined the witness.
Remand – To send back. A disposition by an appellate court that results in sending the case back to the original court from which it came
for further proceedings.
Reply – Pleading by the plaintiff in response to the defendant’s written answer.
Respondent – 1. Party against whom an appeal is brought in an appellate court. The prevailing party in the trial court case.
2. A juvenile offender.
Restitution – Act of giving the equivalent for any loss, damage, or injury.
Rests the point – When a party concludes his presentation or evidence.
Reversal – Setting aside, annulling, vacating, or changing the decision of a lower court or other body to the contrary.
Service – Delivery of a legal document to the opposite party.
Set aside – Annul or void, as in “setting aside” a judgment.
Settlement – 1. Conclusion of a legal matter.
2. Compromise agreement by opposing parties in a civil suit before judgment is made, eliminating the need for the
judge to resolve the controversy.
Settlement conference – A meeting between parties of a lawsuit, their counsel, and a judge to attempt a resolution of the dispute without
trial.
Statute – A law created by the Legislature.
Statute of limitations – Law, specifies when parties must take judicial action to enforce their rights.
Stay – Halting of a judicial proceeding by order of the court.
Stipulation – Agreement by the attorneys or parties on opposite sides of a case regarding any matter in the trial proceedings.
Subpoena – Document issued by the court’s authority to compel a witness to appear and give testimony or produce documentary evidence in a proceeding. Failure to appear or pay is punishable by contempt of court.
Suit – Any court proceeding in which an individual seeks a decision.
Summons – Document or writ directing the sheriff or other officer to notify a person that an action has been commenced against him in
court and that he must appear on a particular day and answer the complaint in such activity.
Testimony – Any statement made by a witness under oath in a legal proceeding.
Tort – An injury or wrong committed, with or without force, to the person or property of another, which gives rise to a claim for
damages.
Transcript – The official record or proceedings in a trial or hearing, which the clerk keeps.
Test – The presentation of evidence in court to a trier of facts who applies the applicable law to those facts and then decides the
case.
Trier of points – The jury or, in a non-jury trial, the judge or an administrative body.
Venue – The specific county, city, or geographical area in which a court has jurisdiction.
Verdict – Formal decision made by a judge or jury (trier of facts).
Willful act – An intentional act carried out without justifiable cause.
Witness – A person who testifies under oath before a court regarding what he/she has seen, heard, or otherwise observed.
Write – A unique, written court order directing a person to perform or refrain from performing a specific act.
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