Glossary of Car Accidents Law Terms

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Legal Glossaries Index

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.