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Fact-finding hearing:
A proceeding where facts relevant to deciding a controversy are
determined.
Fair Preponderance: Evidence
sufficient to create in the minds of the triers of fact the belief
that the party which bears the burden of proof has established its
case.
Felony: Crime of
grave nature than a misdemeanor.
Fine: A sum of
money imposed upon a convicted person as punishment for a criminal
offense.
File: "To
file" a paper is to give it to the court clerk for inclusion in
the case record.
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