Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 73 > Subchapter A – General Provisions
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| § 73.001 | Elements of Libel |
| § 73.002 | Privileged Matters |
| § 73.003 | Mitigating Factors |
| § 73.004 | Liability of Broadcaster |
| § 73.005 | Truth a Defense |
| § 73.006 | Other Defenses |
Terms Used In Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 73 > Subchapter A - General Provisions
- Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
- Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005