lien
… A claim which a person has upon the property of another as security for a debt owned to the lienholder. …
unlawful detainer
… A detention of real estate without the consent of the owner or other person entitled to its possession. …
Jury Scam in Orange County
… for their arrest for failure to report for jury duty. The callers advise that payment must be made or else the resident will be arrested. In the Ninth Circuit, neither the Jury Services Departments nor …
fiduciary
… a trustee, administrator, executor, lawyer, or guardian. The fiduciary must exercise the highest degree or care to maintain and preserve the person's rights and/or property which are within his/her …
bailiff
… A court officer whose duties are to keep order in the courtroom and to have custody of the jury. …
citation
… An order of the court requiring the appearance of a defendant on a particular day to answer …
defendant
… The accused in a criminal case; the person from whom money or other recover is sought in a …
accord and satisfaction
… A method of discharging a claim upon agreement by the parties to give and accept something in settlement of the claim. …
aggravated battery
… The unlawful use of force against another with unusual or serious consequences such as the use of a dangerous weapon. …
burglary
… The unlawful breaking into or entering of a building or dwelling with the intent to commit a serious crime or theft. …