Registration used by a broker or financial institution for holding securities if they are not registered in the name of the beneficial owner.

A submittal occurs when the individuals in a case let the trial judge decide the matter based upon the police reports and any other agreed upon evidence that is given to the judge. A submittal is a process used instead of a trial. Unlike a guilty plea or admission of responsible, a defendant may appeal from the ruling entered after a submittal.

An order to compel someone to come to a court at a certain date and time; there are penalties if that person does not come to court.

An order to compel someone to come to a court at a certain date and time; there are penalties if that person does not come to court.  Subpoena duces tecum is the technical name for a subpoena for production of evidence.

The children always spend a specific holiday with one parent (for example, Halloween) in exchange for a different holiday with the other parent (for example, Fourth of July)

A personal representative, other than a special administrator, who is appointed to succeed a previously appointed personal representative.

Persons, other than creditors, who are entitled to property of a decedent under a will or this title.

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Cuando las personas en un caso dejan que el juez de primera instancia decida el asunto basándose en los informes policiales y cualquier otra evidencia acordada que se entregue al juez.

A process whereby a jury is selected, and counsel for each side in the dispute present their best case before the jury and judge. The jury is empaneled by the court, and at the conclusion of the presentations, the judge gives abbreviated instructions. The jurors return with an advisory verdict intended to educate the persons about the view of the jury of the case. Counsel and individuals are usually given an opportunity to discuss the basis for the advisory verdict with the jurors. A settlement conference is then conducted by the judge. If no settlement is reached, the individuals may proceed to trial.

A document given to a sheriff or other officer that tells the person named in the summons that a lawsuit has been started against them in court, and what day and time they have to show up at court.

A document given to a sheriff or other officer that tells the person named in the summons that a lawsuit has been started against them in court, and what day and time they have to show up at court.

A document given to a sheriff or other officer that tells the person named in the summons that a lawsuit has been started against them in court, and what day and time they have to show up at court.

The balance payable on an account, including interest and dividends earned, whether or not included in the current balance and any deposit life insurance proceeds added to the account by reason of death of a person.

Trial court with a courthouse in each county. This court has jurisdiction over all criminal cases and over all civil cases involving a claim of more than $200. This court usually hears only civil cases.

This is the “trial court” in each of the fifteen (15) counties in Arizona. It is the court where most civil cases are initially filed. Appeals from final decisions in the Superior Court are taken to the Court of Appeals.

A bond or amount of money, usually the amount of the judgment, that stays with the court while an appeal is in process.

This is a bond that the Superior Court requires the Appellant to pay if the Appellant wants to delay payment of a money judgment until the appeal is completed. If a Supersedeas Bond is filed in the Superior Court, the Appellee cannot collect the money awarded by the final judgment until the appeal is completed. If no Supersedeas Bond is filed, and no proceedings initiated to set a Supersedeas Bond, the Appellee may collect the money judgment while the appeal is awaiting decision by the Court of Appeals.

The court of final appeal.

A person who, at the request of another, becomes responsible for payments or performance of the requester.  A surety is often used to ensure payment of a debt, if the original debtor does not pay the surety becomes responsible for the debt, similar to a cosigner on a loan