Inland Empire Personal Injury Glossary of Terms
Glossary of Personal Injury Law Terms
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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.)