Return of Service Written proof under oath by a process server saying that they delivered legal documents (such as a summons and complaint). "Return of Service" is also refered to as "Proof...
Serve To give court paperwork that starts a court case or is part of a court case to the person that is being sued or the other person in the case. This is done by a person who isn't involv...
Transcript of Judgment A one-page document from the Court that gives the name of the Judgment Debtor (person or company who owes money), Judgment Creditor (the person or company who is owed ...
Clerk and Recorder The Clerk and Recorder issues and records marriage licenses, records all real estate transactions, issues liquor licenses, registers voters, manages all primary, general a...
File To deposit with the clerk of the court a written complaint or petition which is the opening step in a lawsuit and subsequent documents, including an answer, motions, petitions, orders e...
Caption The heading or title on legal paperwork usually including the name of the court and the court's address, the names of the people involved in the case, the case number, and the attorn...
Personal Service Delivering a summons, complaint, or other legal document which must be served by handing it directly to the person named in the document.
The State Court Administrator shall administer and enforce the following policy: Information on Judicial Branch web sites shall be related to the business of the Judicial Branch....
How To's The below are links to information that will be helpful in preparing for your mediation: Tip Sheet for Choosing a Mediator Checklist of Issues for a Domestic Mediation (suggested)
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Judgment A court’s final determination of the rights and obligations of the parties in a case. The term includes a decree and any order that can be appealed.