California Codes > Streets and Highways Code > Division 14 > Part 4 > Chapter 15 – Dissolution by Annexation or Incorporation Proceedings
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- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- City: includes "city and county" and "incorporated town. See California Streets and Highways Code 15
- Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
- County: includes "city and county. See California Streets and Highways Code 14
- County: includes "city and county. See California Welfare and Institutions Code 14
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- highway: includes bridges, culverts, curbs, drains, and all works incidental to highway construction, improvement, and maintenance. See California Streets and Highways Code 23
- Joint resolution: A legislative measure which requires the approval of both chambers.
- Liabilities: The aggregate of all debts and other legal obligations of a particular person or legal entity.
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.