Texas Government Code Chapter 420 > Subchapter C – Advocates for Survivors of Sexual Assault

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§ 420.051	Advocates for Survivors of Sexual Assault

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Terms Used In Texas Government Code Chapter 420 > Subchapter C - Advocates for Survivors of Sexual Assault

Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.