§ 67.1 Definitions
§ 67.2 Purpose
§ 67.3 Information collection
§ 67.4 Qualifications for enrollment and the deadline for filing application forms
§ 67.5 Notices
§ 67.6 Application forms
§ 67.7 Filing of application forms
§ 67.8 Burden of proof
§ 67.9 Action by Superintendent
§ 67.10 Appeals
§ 67.11 Decision of the Area Director on appeals
§ 67.12 Exhaustion of administrative remedies
§ 67.13 Preparation, certification and approval of the roll
§ 67.14 Preparation of a per capita payment roll
§ 67.15 Special instructions
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Terms Used In 25 CFR Part 67 - Preparation of a Roll of Independent Seminole Indians of Florida

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Docket: A log containing brief entries of court proceedings.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • Public law: A public bill or joint resolution that has passed both chambers and been enacted into law. Public laws have general applicability nationwide.
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.