Terms Used In Idaho Code > Title 42 > Chapter 3 - Appropriation of Water — Cancelation of Permits

• Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
• Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
• Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
• Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
• 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.
• licensee: as used in this chapter , includes the heirs, successors, or assigns of the person to whom the department issued a water right license. See Idaho Code 42-350
• permittee: as used in this chapter , includes the heirs, successors, or assigns of the person to whom the department issued a water right permit. See Idaho Code 42-311
• person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person;