Texas Special District Local Laws Code Chapter 8312 – Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 387
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Subchapter A | General Provisions | 8312.001 – 8312.004 |
Subchapter B | Board of Directors | 8312.051 |
Subchapter C | Powers and Duties | 8312.101 – 8312.104 |
Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code Chapter 8312 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 387
- 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
- Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
- Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
- 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
- Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
- Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.
- Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005