Legal Terms- G

Question 1

GARNISHEE

Answer 1

Persons garnished.

Question 2

GARNISHMENT

Answer 2

A legal process to reach the money or effects of a defendant, in the possession or control of a third person.

Question 3

GRAND JURY

Answer 3

Not less than 16, not more than 23 citizens of a county sworn to inquire into crimes committed or triable in the county.

Question 4

GRANT

Answer 4

To agree to; convey, especially real property.

Question 5

GRANTEE

Answer 5

The person to whom a grant is made.

Question 6

GRANTOR

Answer 6

The person by whom a grant is made.

Question 7

GRATUITOUS

Answer 7

Given without a return, compensation or consideration.

Question 8

GRAVAMEN

Answer 8

The grievance complained of or the substantial cause of a criminal action.

Question 9

GUARANTY (n.)

Answer 9

A promise to answer for the payment of some debt, or the performance of some duty, in case of the failure of another person, who, in the first instance is liable for such payment or performance.

Question 10

GUARDIAN (n.)

Answer 10

The person, committee, or other representative authorized by law to protect the person or estate or both of an incompetent (or of a sui juries person having a guardian) and to act for him in matters affecting his person or property or both. An incompetent is a person under disability imposed by law.

Question 11

GUILTY

Answer 11

Establishment of the fact that one has committed a breach of conduct; especially, a violation of law.