Legal Glossary

One upon who a writ of garnishment is served.

Statutory process of enforcing a judgment by attaching monies or property owed to the defendant, such as employment wages.

A verdict requiring no special form.

A voluntary transfer of property.

A gift made in prospect of imminent death.

Honest and trustworthy action.

Exemption from civil liability of a governmental entity absent its consent.

Impaneled group of men and women convened to determine whether probable cause exists to return an indictment. Compare PETIT JURY.

To agree to; to make a concession; to convey, especially real property.

One to whom a grant is made.

One who makes a grant.

Index to property titles in which the records are kept by reference to grantor’s and grantee’s names.

Without valuable or legal consideration.

The principle or most important part of a complaint or argument.

1. Total amount, e.g., gross earnings. 2. Flagrant or shameful.

Negligence of a degree so great that it shows a reckless disregard for the safety or rights of others.

Legally recognized custodian of the person or property of another with prescribed fiduciary duties and responsibilities under court authority and direction.

A representative of the court appointed to assist in properly protecting the best interests of a child or incompetent person by means of investigations, recommendations, and reports.