Delaware Code > Title 10 > Chapter 41 – Defects in Record
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| § 4101 | Amendment of writs and record | 10 |
| § 4102 | Amendments after judgment | 10 |
| § 4103 | Reversal of judgments for defects in form | 10 |
Terms Used In Delaware Code > Title 10 > Chapter 41 - Defects in Record
- 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.
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.