A writ is a formal, written order issued by a court or other authorized entity, instructing a person to perform or refrain from performing a specific action.

Someone requested to appear by the opposing parties in litigation to offer sworn statements in the presence of the judicial body.

A warrant is a legal document that authorizes law enforcement officers to perform specific actions, such as conducting a search or making an arrest. This document is typically issued by a court or a judge, and it serves as a formal permission for law enforcement to take certain actions that might otherwise be considered invasive or unlawful.

Wage garnishment is a legal process where a creditor seeks to collect a debt owed to them by taking a portion of the debtor's future earnings. This process involves a court order that requires the debtor's employer to withhold a specific amount of money from the debtor's wages and pay it directly to the creditor.

A voluntary transfer of property is fundamentally a transfer of the title or ownership of a piece of property, assets, or belongings that occurs with the explicit agreement, willing participation, or voluntary consent of the property owner.

Voir dire is a crucial process in the jury selection phase of a trial. It involves questioning prospective jurors to assess their qualifications and determine if there are any grounds for challenge.

A ruling made by a trial jury or a judge that establishes the culpability or exoneration of a criminal defendant, or that determines the conclusive result of a civil matter.