§ 78.051 Definitions
§ 78.052 Applicability of Subchapter: Marine Fire Emergency
§ 78.053 Liability
§ 78.054 Individual Immunities

Terms Used In Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 78 > Subchapter B - Marine Fire-Fighting Services

  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • Comptroller: means the state comptroller of public accounts. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005