Study exam 3 Flashcards
What is a “Summons”?
a writ or order issued by a court ordering certain named individuals to appear in court or to file a written answer to a claim made in a complaint against him/her
What is a “petition”?
a legal document formally requesting a court order filed by a petitioner requesting action
What is “proof of service” when relating to written process services?
in writing with the time, place, and manner of service and officer’s name.
A private citizen - a written affidavit as to the time, place, and manner of service.
What is “Executions and Exemptions” with a written process?
Order or decree by the court to seize/garnish/withhold assets,chattel, real estate as collateral for an offense
What is a “Habeas Corpus”?
a person can report an unlawful detention or imprisonment to a court to determine whether the detention is lawful
What is a “Replevin”?
a legal remedy, which enables a person to recover personal property taken wrongfully or unlawfully, and to obtain compensation for resulting losses
What are the timeframes for landlord tenant actions?
summons must be given:
- Contract action: 10 day notice to leave (Or to house resident 15yrs old or older)
- at least 4 days before the initial court date (called the “return date”)
What is a “Writ of Scire Facias”?
used by plaintiffs to extend a court order if the time to pay the amount expires
(bail bonds, Property estate, Bank debt, Citation, Personal Recognizance Bonds)
What is “Interference with Legal Process?
A person who, knowing that another person is authorized by law to serve civil process, does something to prevent the civil service commits the offense of interference.
What is a “Commercial motor vehicle”?
used for carrying freight and merchandise, or more than eight passengers (pickup, limo, van)
Not including vanpools or shuttle buses
How old can you be to get a permit?
Instruction Permit — Eligible Age: 15
What are the four driver license?
Full Driver License (Class F)
For-Hire License (Class E)
Motorcycle License (Class M)
Commercial Driver License (Class A, B, or C)
What is the requirements of enforcing handicapped parking?
Permissible to park only if Displaying Valid Placard Or Appropriate Plate Display in spaces CLEARLY marked with Handicap Symbol, $50-300 fine
when are lighted lamps are required?
half-hour after sunset to a half-hour before sunrise and at any other time when there is not sufficient light to be seen five hundred feet ahead
What are the Child safety seat requirements?
Children less than four years of age Or weighing less than forty pounds
