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Terms Used In Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 17.068

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.

A court may continue or postpone an action in which process is served under this subchapter as necessary to afford the defendant reasonable opportunity to defend.