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Glossary of Car Accident Terms

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Fact-finding hearing: A proceeding where facts relevant to deciding a controversy are determined.

Fair Preponderance: Evidence sufficient to create in the minds of the triers of fact the belief that the party which bears the burden of proof has established its case.

Felony: Crime of grave nature than a misdemeanor.

Fine: A sum of money imposed upon a convicted person as punishment for a criminal offense.

File: "To file" a paper is to give it to the court clerk for inclusion in the case record.

 
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