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Garnishment: A
legal proceeding in which a debtor's money, in the
possession of another (called the garnishee), is
applied to the debts of the debtor, such as when an
employer garnishes a debtor's wages.
General
Jurisdiction: Refers to courts that have no
limit on the types of criminal and civil cases they
may hear.
Good Time: A
reduction in sentenced time in prison as a reward
for good behavior. It usually is one third to one
half off the maximum sentence.
Grand Jury: A
body of persons sworn to inquire into crime and if
appropriate, bring accusations (indictments) against
the suspected criminals.
Grantor or
Settlor: The person who sets up a trust.
Gross Negligence:
Intentional failure to perform a manifest duty in
reckless disregard of the consequences to another
person's life or property. There is no clear
distinction between gross negligence and willful
negligence.
Guardian: A
person appointed by will or by law to assume
responsibility for incompetent adults or minor
children. If a parent dies, this will usually be the
other parent. If both die, it probably will be a
close relative.
Guardianship:
Legal right given to a person to be responsible for
the food, housing, health care, and other
necessities of a person deemed incapable of
providing these necessities for himself or herself.
A guardian also may be given responsibility for the
person's financial affairs, and thus perform
additionally as a conservator. (See also
conservatorship.)
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