§ 171.021 Proceeding to Compel Arbitration
§ 171.022 Unconscionable Agreements Unenforceable
§ 171.023 Proceeding to Stay Arbitration
§ 171.024 Place for Making Application
§ 171.025 Stay of Related Proceeding
§ 171.026 Validity of Underlying Claim

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.