Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 171 > Subchapter B – Proceedings to Compel or Stay Arbitrations
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Terms Used In Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 171 > Subchapter B - Proceedings to Compel or Stay Arbitrations
- Allegation: something that someone says happened.
- 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.
- Fair market value: The price at which an asset would change hands in a transaction between a willing, informed buyer and a willing, informed seller.
- Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.