Terms Used In Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 151.005

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

Rules and statutes relating to procedure and evidence in the referring judge’s court apply to a trial under this chapter.