Texas Vernon’s Civil Statutes Chapter 1 – Cities and Towns
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§ 974d-41 | Validation of Governmental Acts and Proceedings of Municipalities of More Than 1.5 Million |
Texas Vernon’s Civil Statutes Chapter 1 – University of Texas
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Terms Used In Texas Vernon's Civil Statutes Chapter 1 - University of Texas
- Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
- Appropriation: The provision of funds, through an annual appropriations act or a permanent law, for federal agencies to make payments out of the Treasury for specified purposes. The formal federal spending process consists of two sequential steps: authorization
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another.
- Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
- Donor: The person who makes a gift.
- Fee simple: Absolute title to property with no limitations or restrictions regarding the person who may inherit it.
- Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
- Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
Texas Vernon’s Civil Statutes Chapter 1 – General Provisions
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§ 3183b-1 | Eminent Domain by Certain Nonprofit Charitable Corporations |
Terms Used In Texas Vernon's Civil Statutes Chapter 1 - General Provisions
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another.
- Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC