§ 154.001 Definitions
§ 154.002 Policy
§ 154.003 Responsibility of Courts and Court Administrators

Terms Used In Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 154 > Subchapter A - General Provisions

  • Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
  • Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.