Common Legal Terms terms starting with G

11 terms

  1. Garnishment Generally, garnishment is a court proceeding in which a creditor asks a court to order a third party who owes money to the debtor or otherwise holds…
  2. General Jurisdiction Refers to courts that have no limit on the types of criminal and civil cases over which they may preside.
  3. Good time A reduction in sentenced time in prison as a reward for good behavior. It usually is one third to one half of the maximum sentence.
  4. Government Printing Office (GPO) The federal agency in charge of printing, binding and selling of all government publications.
  5. Gradus A grade or a degree.
  6. Grand Jury A jury of inquiry whose duty it is to receive complaints and accusations in criminal matters and, if appropriate, issue a formal indictment.
  7. Grantor The person conveying real property by a trust deed as security for the performance of an obligation.
  8. Gravis Serious; of importance; something grave.
  9. Grievance A complaint that you communicate to your health insurer or plan.
  10. Guardian A guardian is someone you designate to be legally responsible for your minor children or other dependents who are unable to take care of themselves if you…
  11. Guardianship Legal right given to a person to be responsible for the food, housing, health care and other necessities of a person deemed incapable of providing these…