Texas Local Government Code Chapter 133 > Subchapter D – Civil Fees
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Terms Used In Texas Local Government Code Chapter 133 > Subchapter D - Civil Fees
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Comptroller: means the state comptroller of public accounts. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Counterclaim: A claim that a defendant makes against a plaintiff.
- Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Probate: Proving a will
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.