California Codes > Food and Agricultural Code > Division 20 > Chapter 12 > Article 5 – Enforcement of Lien
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- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- City: includes "city and county" and "incorporated town. See California Streets and Highways Code 15
- County: includes "city and county. See California Streets and Highways Code 14
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- highway: includes bridges, culverts, curbs, drains, and all works incidental to highway construction, improvement, and maintenance. See California Streets and Highways Code 23
- Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
- Secretary: means the Secretary of Food and Agriculture. See California Food and Agricultural Code 35