Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 10 – Sanctions for Frivolous Pleadings and Motions
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| § 10.001 | Signing of Pleadings and Motions |
| § 10.002 | Motion for Sanctions |
| § 10.003 | Notice and Opportunity to Respond |
| § 10.004 | Violation; Sanction |
| § 10.005 | Order |
| § 10.006 | Conflict |
Terms Used In Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 10 - Sanctions for Frivolous Pleadings and Motions
- Allegation: something that someone says happened.
- Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
- Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.