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Garnishment:
A legal proceeding in which a debtor's money, in the possession
of another (called the garnishee), is applied to the debts of
the debtor, such as when an employer garnishes a debtor's wages.
General
Jurisdiction: Refers to courts that have no limit on the
types of criminal and civil cases they may hear.
Good Time:
A reduction in sentenced time in prison as a reward for good
behavior. It usually is one third to one half off the maximum
sentence.
Grand Jury:
A body of persons sworn to inquire into crime and if
appropriate, bring accusations (indictments) against the
suspected criminals.
Grantor or
Settlor: The person who sets up a trust.
Gross
Negligence: Intentional failure to perform a manifest duty
in reckless disregard of the consequences to another person's
life or property. There is no clear distinction between gross
negligence and willful negligence.
Guardian:
A person appointed by will or by law to assume responsibility
for incompetent adults or minor children. If a parent dies, this
will usually be the other parent. If both die, it probably will
be a close relative.
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 necessities for himself or herself.
A guardian also may be given responsibility for the person's
financial affairs, and thus perform additionally as a
conservator. (See also conservatorship.)
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