Texas Special District Local Laws Code Chapter 8418 – Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 458
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| Subchapter A | General Provisions | 8418.001 – 8418.002 |
| Subchapter B | Powers and Duties | 8418.051 – 8418.054 |
| Subchapter C | Bonds and Other Obligations | 8418.101 – 8418.102 |
Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code Chapter 8418 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 458
- Allegation: something that someone says happened.
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- 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.
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
- Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
- Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005