CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Subchapter A > Part 5 > Subpart D – Investigations
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| § 5.101 | Conduct of investigations |
| § 5.103 | Powers of investigating officer |
| § 5.105 | Course of action available |
| § 5.107 | Service of complaints |
Terms Used In CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Subchapter A > Part 5 > Subpart D - Investigations
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- 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.
- Impeachment: (1) The process of calling something into question, as in "impeaching the testimony of a witness." (2) The constitutional process whereby the House of Representatives may "impeach" (accuse of misconduct) high officers of the federal government for trial in the Senate.
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.