Terms Used In CFR > Title 27 > Chapter I > Subchapter A > Part 26 > Subpart N > Record and Report of Liquors Brought Into the United States

• Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
• Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
• Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
• Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
• Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
• 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.
• Oral argument: An opportunity for lawyers to summarize their position before the court and also to answer the judges' questions.