Texas Labor Code Chapter 62 > Subchapter E – Civil Penalty
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| § 62.201 | Civil Penalty |
| § 62.202 | Limitations |
| § 62.203 | Plaintiffs |
| § 62.204 | Required Findings |
| § 62.205 | Attorney’s Fees; Costs |
Terms Used In Texas Labor Code Chapter 62 > Subchapter E - Civil Penalty
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- 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
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.