California Codes > Public Resources Code > Division 30 > Part 3 > Chapter 5.5 > Article 1 – Legislative Findings and Definitions
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| § 42300 | The Legislature finds and declares all of the … |
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Terms Used In California Codes > Public Resources Code > Division 30 > Part 3 > Chapter 5.5 > Article 1 - Legislative Findings and Definitions
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Person: means any person, firm, association, organization, partnership, business trust, corporation, limited liability company, or company. See California Health and Safety Code 19
- Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
- State: means the State of California, unless applied to the different parts of the United States. See California Health and Safety Code 23